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Sania extends tennis brand ambassador assn with Sony Sports

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Sony Sports Network Wednesday announced that Indian tennis great Sania Mirza has extended her association as the brand ambassador for tennis that includes Roland Garros, the US Open and Australian Open amongst other tennis properties from the broadcaster’s sports portfolio.

Sania will next be seen as the expert panellist on Sony Sports Network’s flagship studio show Extraaa Serve during the live coverage of Roland Garros.

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