After dominating tennis courts across the world, Sania Mirza, India’s tennis sensation, is ready for a different kind of rally. The six-time Grand Slam champion has officially entered the podcasting arena with her new show, “Serving Up with Sania”, produced by IVM Podcasts.
For fans who’ve followed her career—from historic wins to headline-making comebacks—this podcast promises something refreshingly personal. Less match point pressure. More honest conversations. And plenty of insight into the woman behind one of Indian sport’s most powerful legacies.
At its core, Serving Up with Sania is not just about tennis. It’s about ambition, resilience, identity, burnout, joy, and everything that lives between winning and letting go. Think locker-room honesty meets living-room comfort. Now, that’s a podcast worth watching!
Pickleball, Then Real Talk
What immediately sets Serving Up with Sania apart is its unique format. Every episode begins not with a question, but with a pickleball match between Sania and her guest. The choice is intentional—and clever.
Pickleball, a fast-growing sport that blends elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, acts as the perfect icebreaker. It brings out competitiveness, humour, and spontaneity before the microphones even switch on. Once the game ends, the conversation begins—naturally loosened, unscripted, and refreshingly candid.
This structure allows guests to drop their guard early. By the time they sit down to talk, they’re already laughing, sweating, and fully present. The result is conversation that feels organic rather than rehearsed.
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The guest list is expected to feature a mix of athletes, creators, changemakers, and public figures—people who understand pressure, ambition, and reinvention. For listeners, it’s an invitation to see familiar faces in unfamiliar, unfiltered moments.
Beyond Medals and Match Scores
Speaking about the podcast, Sania Mirza summed up its emotional core perfectly: “Sport has always been my way of connecting with people; it breaks barriers, builds stories, and reveals character.”
That philosophy runs through every aspect of the show. Sania isn’t interested in surface-level success stories. She wants to talk about burnout, balance, self-doubt, reinvention, and the quiet strength it takes to show up every day—especially as a woman in competitive spaces.
For Sania, this podcast is also a way to redefine what athletes can do after—or alongside—their sporting careers. It positions her not just as a former tennis star, but as a thoughtful host who understands vulnerability as deeply as victory.
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Produced by IVM Podcasts, known for its strong storytelling and diverse audio slate, Serving Up with Sania fits neatly into India’s growing appetite for long-form, personality-driven audio content. It also reflects a broader trend: athletes using podcasts to own their narratives, on their own terms.
With Serving Up with Sania, Sania Mirza proves that reinvention doesn’t mean leaving your roots behind—it means expanding them. The podcast blends sport, storytelling, and sincerity in a way that feels both modern and meaningful.
Whether you’re a tennis fan, a sports enthusiast, or someone navigating ambition and burnout in your own life, this podcast offers something relatable, reflective, and real. The court may be quieter now—but Sania’s voice is just getting louder.
FAQs
What is ‘Serving Up with Sania’ about?
It’s a podcast hosted by Sania Mirza featuring candid conversations about sport, life, ambition, and personal growth.
Who produces the podcast?
The show is produced by IVM Podcasts.
What makes the podcast format unique?
Each episode begins with a pickleball match between Sania and her guest before the conversation starts.
Will the podcast focus only on tennis?
No. While rooted in sport, it explores broader themes like burnout, balance, identity, and joy.
Where can listeners watch or listen to the podcast?
The podcast is available on major audio platforms where IVM Podcasts streams its shows.
