Date of Birth: September 30, 1980
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Biography
Martina Hingis is a Swiss former professional tennis player who is regarded as one of the greatest female tennis players of all time. Born in Kosice, Slovakia, and raised in Switzerland, Hingis was introduced to tennis at a very young age by her mother, Melanie Molitor, who was a tennis coach. Hingis quickly exhibited her prodigious talent, and by the age of 12, she had won the French Open junior title. Hingis turned professional in 1994 at the age of 14 and quickly made her mark on the women’s tour. She won her first Grand Slam singles title at the 1997 Australian Open at the age of 16, becoming the youngest Grand Slam singles champion in the Open Era. She went on to win five Grand Slam singles titles, thirteen Grand Slam women’s doubles titles, and seven Grand Slam mixed doubles titles. Her career was marked by her intelligent play, exceptional court sense, and precise shot-making. Throughout her career, Hingis held the World No. 1 ranking in singles for a total of 209 weeks and in doubles for 90 weeks. She retired from professional tennis several times, with her final retirement occurring in 2017. Hingis has since been involved in coaching and tennis commentary.
5 Interesting Facts about Martina Hingis
1. Martina Hingis was named after Martina Navratilova, another legendary tennis player.
2. She was the youngest player to win a Grand Slam junior title, doing so at the age of 12.
3. In 1997, Hingis became the youngest player in tennis history to be ranked World No. 1 in singles.
4. Hingis was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2013.
5. She has won a total of 25 Grand Slam titles across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Martina Hingis
1. “I was always at the top of the game, so it was always a hard fight and a battle to stay there.”
2. “I grew up in a tennis family and I was always around tennis. It was part of my life.”
3. “Tennis has given me so much, and I love the sport.”
4. “I think the challenge is to always improve yourself and to never be satisfied.”
5. “The important thing is to stay positive and focused on your goals.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Martina Hingis achieved a highest net worth of approximately $25 million.
Children
As of the latest available information, Martina Hingis has one child, a daughter named Lia, born in February 2019 with her husband, Harald Leemann.
Relevant Links
1. [Martina Hingis – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martina_Hingis
2. [Martina Hingis – WTA Profile](https://www.wtatennis.com/players/80322/name
4. [Martina Hingis – BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/41764096
5. [Martina Hingis – Biography](https://www.biography.com/athlete/martina-hingis
