Martina Hingis
Martina Hingis
Martina Hingisis a Swiss professional tennis player who is currently ranked world No. 1 in doubles by the WTA. She spent a total of 209 weeks as the singles world No. 1 and has won five Grand Slam singles titles, twelve Grand Slam women's doubles titles, winning a calendar-year doubles Grand Slam in 1998, and five Grand Slam mixed doubles titles; for a combined total of twenty-two major titles. In addition, she has won the season-ending WTA Championships two times...
NationalityCzechoslovakian
ProfessionTennis Player
Date of Birth30 September 1980
CityKosice, Slovakia
We both knew what to expect from one another. I was watching her growing up and playing.
The first point is always to believe in it when you go on court and then you have the chances to win.
There is no doubt Amelie is the best player in the tournament. I am playing well and I am not too disappointed with my loss.
Playing the top players you have to play them over and over. You have to start believing and step by step I'm getting my confidence back.
Looking at the draw, I kind of prefer playing someone like tonight where I know who I'm facing on the other side.
Maria's strengths are her serve and that she is mentally tough. I have nothing to lose but to just go out and play my own game against her. I've wanted to play her since going into retirement.
It feels good to be in the finals once again. I never thought I would make it this far.
It felt more like a soccer match out there. She is not very big built and when she hits that forehand, you think 'Whoa! Where did that come from?' But she needs to be more consistent.
I still need to do this and that but I've played a couple of tournaments now and I feel I can get better ... I love coming back here, this stadium has been so good to me.
It is not a comeback anymore. I am here now and this is my fifth tournament. I have shown that I can still play. I don't look at it as a comeback anymore. It is more like the second part of my career now.
I was always saying when I came back if I could play her, and tomorrow, the day has arrived.
I was a little nervous. I'd like to thank my family and friends for supporting me.
I was a little nervous going into the match. She pushed me right away but I was able to adjust to where she was serving and my reaction got better. Thank god I still have those skills.
I think just to be more patient sometimes - that you can't have everything at once, but learn to deal with your feelings a little bit better.