Martina Hingis
Martina Hingis is a former professional tennis player from Switzerland. Here's an overview of her biography and career winnings:
Biography:
- Martina Hingis was born on September 30, 1980, in Kosice, Czechoslovakia (now Slovakia). She holds Swiss citizenship.
- Hingis displayed exceptional tennis skills from an early age and turned professional in 1994 at the age of 14.
- Known for her exceptional court intelligence, versatility, and precise shot-making, Hingis quickly rose to prominence in the tennis world.
Career Achievements:
- Hingis had an illustrious career and achieved numerous milestones throughout her time on the professional circuit:Grand Slam Singles Titles: Hingis won a total of five Grand Slam singles titles:Australian Open: 1997, 1998, and 1999Wimbledon: 1997US Open: 1997Grand Slam Doubles Titles: Hingis captured 13 Grand Slam doubles titles and won the career Grand Slam in women's doubles:Australian Open: 1997 (with Natasha Zvereva), 1998, 1999, 2002, 2016 (all with various partners)French Open: 1998 (with Jana Novotná)Wimbledon: 1996 (with Helena Suková), 1998 (with Jana Novotná), 2015 (with Sania Mirza)US Open: 1998, 2015 (both with Jana Novotná), 2017 (with Chan Yung-jan)Mixed Doubles Titles: Hingis also won seven Grand Slam mixed doubles titles:Australian Open: 2006 (with Mahesh Bhupathi)French Open: 2006 (with Mahesh Bhupathi), 2016 (with Leander Paes)Wimbledon: 2015 (with Leander Paes)US Open: 2015 (with Leander Paes), 2017 (with Jamie Murray)
- Grand Slam Singles Titles: Hingis won a total of five Grand Slam singles titles:Australian Open: 1997, 1998, and 1999Wimbledon: 1997US Open: 1997
- Australian Open: 1997, 1998, and 1999
- Wimbledon: 1997
- US Open: 1997
- Grand Slam Doubles Titles: Hingis captured 13 Grand Slam doubles titles and won the career Grand Slam in women's doubles:Australian Open: 1997 (with Natasha Zvereva), 1998, 1999, 2002, 2016 (all with various partners)French Open: 1998 (with Jana Novotná)Wimbledon: 1996 (with Helena Suková), 1998 (with Jana Novotná), 2015 (with Sania Mirza)US Open: 1998, 2015 (both with Jana Novotná), 2017 (with Chan Yung-jan)
- Australian Open: 1997 (with Natasha Zvereva), 1998, 1999, 2002, 2016 (all with various partners)
- French Open: 1998 (with Jana Novotná)
- Wimbledon: 1996 (with Helena Suková), 1998 (with Jana Novotná), 2015 (with Sania Mirza)
- US Open: 1998, 2015 (both with Jana Novotná), 2017 (with Chan Yung-jan)
- Mixed Doubles Titles: Hingis also won seven Grand Slam mixed doubles titles:Australian Open: 2006 (with Mahesh Bhupathi)French Open: 2006 (with Mahesh Bhupathi), 2016 (with Leander Paes)Wimbledon: 2015 (with Leander Paes)US Open: 2015 (with Leander Paes), 2017 (with Jamie Murray)
- Australian Open: 2006 (with Mahesh Bhupathi)
- French Open: 2006 (with Mahesh Bhupathi), 2016 (with Leander Paes)
- Wimbledon: 2015 (with Leander Paes)
- US Open: 2015 (with Leander Paes), 2017 (with Jamie Murray)
Career Earnings:
- Throughout her career, Hingis amassed significant prize money from her tournament successes. However, it's important to note that prize money has increased over time, and Hingis' career spanned different eras with varying prize pools.
- Hingis' career prize money earnings totaled over $24 million USD, placing her among the highest-earning female tennis players in history.
Retirement and Comeback:
- Hingis officially retired from professional tennis in 2003 at the age of 22, citing various reasons, including recurring injuries.
- She made a brief comeback in 2006 and officially returned to the professional circuit in 2013, focusing primarily on doubles and mixed doubles.
- Hingis announced her final retirement from professional tennis in October 2017.
Martina Hingis had a remarkable career, achieving success in both singles and doubles. Her exceptional skills, tactical awareness, and versatility made her one of the most influential players of her era.
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