Sania Mirza is now world number three in doubles

Sania Mirza jumped to her career-best rank of three in the doubles, following her stupendous title win at the  2015 BNP Paribas Open with Swiss great Martina Hingis.

Sania Mirza now sits at number three with 6885 points, behind Italians Roberta Vinci and Sara Errani, who share the top spot with 7640 points each.

Courtesy her win at the Indian Wells, Sania Mirza  earned 1000 points and gained two places on the WTA chart.

Sania Mirza had reached the final of the same tournament last year with Cara Black