Hyderabad, April 15 -- Sania Mirza is back with the final special episode of her podcast Serving It Up With Sania, and this time, it's a deeply personal one. Titled Raising a Champion, the episode features her parents, Nasima and Imran Mirza, as they reflect on her journey, from early struggles and sacrifices to moments that nearly changed her career.

During the conversation, one particular chapter that caught our attention was when Sania and her parents spoke about the 2008 Perth flag controversy.

Recalling the difficult phase, Sania's father revealed that it was a time when she was even ready to give up tennis. Her mother added that the emotional toll was so intense that Sania broke down during a television interview. "You even cried ...