Martina Hingis is back
Permalink | January 3rd, 2006
Before Maria Sharapova and before Anna Kournikova, there was Martina Hingis … and she’s back. After having retired in 2002 due to foot and ankle injuries, the 25-year-old Swiss returned to the game with a stunning 6-2 6-1 victory over Maria Vento-Kabchi at the Australian Hardcourt Championships.
“I was a little nervous,” admitted the former world number one, who has won five Grand Slam titles in her career.
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Asked whether she was concerned by her nervous start, Hingis responded: “Not really. I knew I could play better than that.
“It was just a matter of time and getting the first point and the first game. After that I started breathing.
“I don’t know what else I should have done today better than what I did. The score says it all.”
Hingis conceded she would have to improve if she is to challenge the top-ranked players but is in upbeat mood.
Now when will they start milking it for all its worth — pitting the current princess of tennis, Maria, against the former keeper of the crown, Martina. That would be a great exhibition match to open the new year.
[via The BBC]
