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Martina Hingis (German pronunciation: [maʁˈtiːna ˈhɪŋɡɪs], Slovak: Martina Hingisová; born 30 September 1980) is a Swiss former professional tennis player. Hingis was the first Swiss player, male or female, to have won a major title and attain the world No. 1 ranking.
Jun 5, 2024 · Martina Hingis, Swiss professional tennis player who became the youngest person in the ‘open’ era to win a Grand Slam singles title and the youngest to be ranked world number one. In her relatively short, injury-plagued career, she won five Grand Slam tournaments.
After Martina Hingis announced her impending retirement on Thursday in Singapore, WTA Insider breaks down the numbers behind the Swiss legend's Hall of Fame career.
In 1996 she became the youngest major titlist in history at 15 years, 9 months, winning the doubles title at Wimbledon, a record she still holds. Playing more like a cagey veteran than a teenager, Hingis won the 1997 Australian Open singles championship at 16 years, 3 months, defeating Mary Pierce convincingly.
Oct 26, 2017 · Martina Hingis’ announcement that she was retiring naturally compelled the International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) to ponder this great champion’s legacy. ITHF historian-at-large Joel Drucker now offers his assessment of Hingis’ genius.
Oct 26, 2017 · SINGAPORE -25-time Grand Slam champion Martina Hingis announced she will end her career after playing the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global. The current WTA doubles No.1 alongside Chan Yung-Jan advanced into the semifinals of Singapore on Thursday, defeating Anna-Lena Groenefeld and Kveta Peschke, 6-3, 6-2, on ...
Swiss star and multiple Grand Slam champion Martina Hingis ends her illustrious career, leaving the sport as the WTA World No.1 doubles player.
May 4, 2020 · It’s easy to say that Martina Hingis won the 1997 final because Venus Williams was nervous. And while that was an important factor in Hingis’ eventual win, it doesn’t account for the fact that tactical ninja Hingis executed her gameplan perfectly.
Dec 7, 2023 · At the 1997 Australian Open, Switzerland's Martina Hingis put the tennis world on notice as the youngest Grand Slam champion in history. What followed was a year for the record books.
Jul 14, 2023 · Martina Hingis's top 10 moments at the US Open. Don't miss a moment of the US Open! Subscribe now: https://bit.ly/2Pdr81i The US Open is the final Grand Slam of the year and takes place at...
