Hingis teams with key partners at Wimbledon, for clothing line, for WTT
By Nick McCarvel
Martina Hingis always was bent on winning. She had no game face. Her Cheshire Cat grin couldn't be obscured when she was up, and her chagrin couldn't be contained at times. But she produced many unforgettable moments — and titles. Hingis holds five Grand Slam singles crowns among her 43 singles titles, and nine major doubles crowns among her 37 doubles trophies.
Her post-pro career demonstrates the 30-year-old hasn't lost any zeal to win, whether it's winning a match, promoting fashion or increasing wealth.
Her latest involvements with key partners involve all of those things.
Hingis/Davenport reach finals
Returning to the grounds where she won the 1997 Wimbledon title, Hingis has partnered up with Lindsay Davenport in the Invitational Doubles event, where the pair has been quite successful. They qualified for the championship bout by winning three round-robin matches.
Her post-pro career demonstrates the 30-year-old hasn't lost any zeal to win, whether it's winning a match, promoting fashion or increasing wealth.
Her latest involvements with key partners involve all of those things.
Hingis/Davenport reach finals
Returning to the grounds where she won the 1997 Wimbledon title, Hingis has partnered up with Lindsay Davenport in the Invitational Doubles event, where the pair has been quite successful. They qualified for the championship bout by winning three round-robin matches.
"I love playing with Lindsay," Hingis explained on a press call. "She makes life a lot easier (on court). It's just really nice playing with someone that was once my rival...the chemistry is there and there's lots of laughs."
Fashion remains a priority
Hingis also had an unveiling of sorts, talking of her business venture in launching Tonic Tennis, a tennis clothing line that comes out in March 2012. The Canada-based clothing company churns our general yoga and sportswear, but its tennis line will be inspired and influenced by Hingis.
Tennis play limited to WTT, mostly
Despite the success she and Davenport are enjoying at the AELTC, Hingis she doesn't have plans to compete beyond exhibitions and playing for World TeamTennis' NY Sportimes, starting July 6. A match against the Washington Kastles will pit her against Serena Williams.
"Playing Serena should be cool. I have to bring a good game. I don't have anything to lose," said Hingis, who stint in 2005 with the NY Sportimes resulted in the team winning the championship.
The Swiss Miss downplayed any chance she might return to the WTA Tour or work as a coach.
The Swiss Miss downplayed any chance she might return to the WTA Tour or work as a coach.
"If you do coaching its almost like you're a player, traveling 30 to 35 weeks a year," Hingis explained. "I like giving ideas to upcoming players to help them along.
"I also have a private life: I have my horses and I'm married now," said Hingis, who married 24-year-old show jumping Frenchman Thibault Hutin in December 2010.
"I also have a private life: I have my horses and I'm married now," said Hingis, who married 24-year-old show jumping Frenchman Thibault Hutin in December 2010.
Contented fan
Hingis may be focused on her own chances of winning with Davenport on the grass, but she's watching the main draw. Regarding the ladies' final on Saturday, Hingis offered, "(Petra Kvitova) has nothing to lose...she can just go for it. Maria has another look at winning again seven years later."
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