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.
I just wanted this one badly. My first mixed doubles title, it definitely exceeded my expectations.
I just really like playing here. I've always had good results here and those memories kick in as well.
I just really like playing here. I've always done well here in the past and those memories kicked in well.
I know I can last three sets now, especially mentally. That was the biggest weapon I had today. I would have been pretty hard on myself if I had lost this match because I had it totally under control.
I know I'll get some tough matches and it will allow me to get used to the Australian summer coming from the European winter, both of which will be helpful with my preparation for the Australian Open.
I just so badly didn't want to lose first round here. I knew I was well prepared for the situation, for the occasion. Tonight I felt close to being 100% physically, mentally, everything.
I really enjoy it with a passion, it's not only a job, it's the thing you want to do, you want to be successful and you want to do well.
I played well. I didn't miss much on key points and I put a lot of pressure on her. I couldn't ask for much more, she's the No. 4 player in the world.
I played some good tennis in Australia and it's good to be back in Tokyo. It's a new week against new opponents and we're all aiming to be the best.
I have fond memories of Doha and I hope the public here will support me like they did in 2001.
I don't think I have anything to prove. What I do want to do, though, is prove to myself I can still challenge the girls.
I don't think I played my best tennis today. But as long as you win, it's always good. Always room to improve for the next match.
I don't really have anything to lose. Making the last eight coming into this event, I would have never thought I could get that far.