Former Indian batsman Yuvraj Singh on Saturday (January 19) congratulated India's tennis ace Sania Mirza as she clinched a title on her comeback after two-year break.

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Playing her first tournament after giving birth to son Izhaan, Sania lifted the WTA Hobart International trophy with partner Nadiia Kichenok after edging out Shaui Peng and Shuai Zhang in the final.

The Indo-Ukrainian pair pipped the second seed Chinese team 6-4 6-4 in one hour 21 minutes.

Taking to Twitter, Yuvraj wrote: “Congratulations @MirzaSania ! What a comeback. I guess being a mommy makes you stronger. Proud of you my friend.”

Sania was quick to acknowledge Yuvi’s compliment as she replied: “Thank you dost. being a mommy makes you stronger in every way possible.”