 |
Named after Martina Navratilova, she
began tennis at age 2, embarking on a career that could eclipse her
namesake's. |
Avoiding the pitfalls that
have befallen other precocious tennis players, she attained No. 1 at age
16 and has stayed at or near the top ever since.
Martina's Record -
(since 1995)
|
1998 |
1998 |
1997 |
1996 |
1995 |
| Australian |
W |
W |
W |
QF |
2r |
| French |
F |
SF |
F |
3r |
3r |
| Wimbledon |
1r |
SF |
W |
4r |
1r |
| US Open |
F |
SF |
W |
SF |
4r |
| Chase
singles |
F |
W |
QF |
F |
-- |
| Chase
doubles |
W |
QF |
QF |
QF |
-- |
|
|
Martina Hingis chases
down a volley at the TIG Tennis Classic, San Diego, August
1999
Photo©1999
PHOTOSPORT.COM
|
Martina's Personal
Stats (thru 1999 season)
|
Residencesces: |
Trubbach,
Switzerland |
|
Birthdate |
Sept. 30,
1980 |
|
Birthplace |
Kosice,
Slovakia |
|
Height |
5' 7" (170
cm) |
|
Weight |
130 lbs.
(59kg) |
|
Plays |
Right handed (two-handed
backhand) |
|
Status |
Pro (October
'94) |
|
WTA singles
titles |
26 |
|
WTA doubles
titles |
26 |
|
Grand Slam
titles |
5 singles,
7doubles |
|
ITF singles
titles |
24 |
|
1999 prize
money |
$3,291,780 |
|
Career prize
money |
$11,623,276 |
| Amanda Coetzer |
Career w/l
record |
300-65 |
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