Tennis champion Sania Mirza has publicly shared the emotional challenges she faces as a single mother following her divorce from former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik. The revelation came during an emotional conversation on her YouTube show 'Serving It Up with Sania'.
The Emotional Confession
During the candid discussion with friend Farah Khan, Mirza admitted that balancing motherhood, work, and studies has been overwhelming. The tennis star recalled experiencing one of her lowest moments when she suffered a panic attack before a live show.
"I don't want to mention it on camera, but there was a moment that was one of the lowest moments when you showed up on my set and I had to go on a live show after that," Mirza revealed. "If you had not come there… I was shivering. And if you would not have come there I wouldn't have done that show."
Farah Khan's Crucial Support
Farah Khan, who appeared on the show as a guest, played a crucial role in supporting Mirza during this difficult time. Remembering the incident, Khan shared: "I got so scared. I never have seen you get a panic attack. I had to shoot that day, but I just left it and came there in my pyjamas and chappal."
Khan praised Mirza's resilience, stating: "You are now a single mother. Nothing is more difficult than being a single mother. It is very very hard. We all have our journeys, and we have to choose what is best."
Mirza's Current Living Situation
The tennis champion currently resides in Dubai with her son Izhaan Mirza Malik and her sister Anam Mirza. This support system has become crucial for Mirza as she navigates the complexities of single parenthood while maintaining her professional commitments.
Mirza's openness about her struggles highlights the very real challenges faced by single parents, even those with successful careers and public profiles. Her confession about experiencing panic attacks underscores the mental health aspects of navigating major life changes while caring for a young child.
The conversation between the two friends took a deeply personal turn, with both women sharing their respective challenges. While Mirza discussed her current struggles with single motherhood, Khan opened up about her own childhood experiences with financial hardship and parental alcoholism.
This heartfelt exchange on November 12, 2025, provides a rare glimpse into the personal lives of public figures and the very human struggles they face behind the scenes.
