She is well-known for her trademark forehand ground strokes and is widely regarded as one of the most successful and influential athletes in the history of Indian sports.
From 2003 until her retirement from singles in 2013, she was ranked by the Women’s Tennis Association as India’s highest ranked player, both in singles and doubles.

She has achieved a number of firsts for women’s tennis including surpassing US$1 million in career earnings, winning a singles pro-level title, and winning six major titles, as well as winning WTA Finals in 2014 alongside Cara Black.  She was appointed as the UN women’s goodwill ambassador for South Asia during the event held to mark the International Day to end violence against women in 2013. 

One of Sania’s most notable partnerships in tennis is her successful doubles career. She has achieved great heights in doubles, winning multiple Grand Slam titles and reaching the pinnacle of the world rankings. Paired with different partners throughout her career, including Martina Hingis and Cara Black, Sania has showcased exceptional teamwork, strategic prowess, and a competitive spirit that has made her one of the best doubles players in the world.