"Winning nine titles in a year is a remarkable feat," an official statement quoted Rao as saying.
The Chief Minister expressed hope that Sania will win more tournaments in future and bring laurels to the country and Telangana state.
Sania and her Swiss partner Hingis lifted their ninth title together this year beating the Spanish pair of Garbine Muguruza and Carla Suarez Navarro to clinch the WTA Finals women's doubles trophy in Singapore today.