Sania Mirza has earned more fans with her outburst at the All India Tennis Association (AITA) in their handling of the Leander Paes vs Mahesh Bhupathi clash which led to her being used as “a bait” in the Olympic selection row.

Firstly, not many current sportspersons take on their association the way Sania has and secondly, she drove home a message that women ought to be treated with far greater respect.