Swiss tennis diva Martina Hingis is on the comeback trail.She was the number one player in the world several years ago. I always admired her wicked slashing backhand that would fire the ball just inside the foul line and freeze her opponents who could never reach the ball in time. I once tried to mimic her shot during a tennis class once, except my shot landed in foul territory.
Foot and ankle injuries forced Hingis into early retirement three years ago. She began her comeback in January, and today she returned to championship form by winning the Italian Open over 16th-seeded Dinara Safina. The Italian Open is an important tune-up for Hingis before the French Open, which begins May 28th. The French Open is the only grand slam tournament that Hinis has never won. With this victory, Hingis is also expected to break the top 15 in world rankings.
It's nice to see Hingis' return to pro tennis. She adds a spark and a charisma that many of the younger players lack, except perhaps Maria Sharapova. It may be worth tuning into the upcoming grand slam tournaments to see Hingis play again.
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