The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has congratulated Sania Mirza for winning the US Open Mixed Doubles tournament.

In a message, the President has said, "Please accept my hearty congratulations on having won the US Open Mixed Doubles tournament, making it your third Grand Slam title.

You have done India proud through this achievement and yoursuccess is anexample of what can be accomplished through hard work and dedication.

I wish you the very best for all future endeavours”.

This release issued at 1540 hrs.