Sania Mirza sheds happy emotions as she ends her Grand Slam Career.

Sania Mirza, an Indian tennis player, said goodbye to the sport earlier this month and broke down in tears while making a speech to mark the end of her Grand Slam career.

The athlete, 36, is in Australia for her final Australian Open match of her career. She competed in her maiden Grand Slam event 18 years ago.

Sania couldn't contain her tears as she delivered her heartfelt parting address, stating: "I just want to start with that if I cry, they are joyful tears and not sad tears so that's just a disclaimer."

Congratulations and good luck to you guys! She stated as she opened her speech, "This is your moment and I really don't want to take it away, and I really truly you know from the bottom of my heart you guys performed wonderful you deserved to win today."

Sania then said that she will still participate in a few events.

The tennis pro provided insight into her career, stating that Melbourne was the starting point of her professional career.

It all began in Melbourne in 2005 when, at the startlingly young age of 18, she faced up against Serena Williams in the third round of this tournament.

"This Rod Laver Stadium has truly been special in my life. I couldn't think of a finer arena to close my career here in a Grand Slam. I've had the luxury to come back here again and again, won some tournaments here, and play some fantastic finals amongst you guys. I really appreciate you making me feel at home here, she said.

Sania said that Rohan was her first-ever mixed doubles partner when she was 14 and won the nationals when speaking about her teammate.

It was a very long time ago, but it wasn't the same venue as this one. It had been 22 years, and I could not have imagined a greater companion.

He is one of my closest friends and the person I would most like to play the final with. Although we failed to cross the finish line, there is no better spot for me and this guy to end our Grand Slam careers. So thank you for participating, Rohan," she remarked.

Sania said that her colleagues and family were at her side. It is very amazing for me to have my four-year-old here, as well as my parents, Rohan's wife, Scotty, everyone, my trainers, and my family from Australia, who made me feel at home away from home. I never believed that I would be able to play in front of my child in a Grand Slam final.