Martina Hingis

Tennis Legend

Swiss Miss / Tennis Prodigy / Grand Slam Champion

Born: September 30, 1980 | Nationality: Swiss

Singles Doubles

Coach's Note: Martina Hingis became the youngest Grand Slam champion of the Open Era at age 15, revolutionizing women's tennis with her exceptional court intelligence.

Career Highlights

1Youngest World No.1

Achieved WTA No.1 ranking at age 16 years, 6 months.

Became the youngest singles No.1 in tennis history (1997).

2Grand Slam Titles

Won 5 singles and 13 doubles Grand Slam titles.

Completed Career Grand Slam in doubles.

31997 Season

Won 3 Grand Slams (Australian Open, Wimbledon, US Open).

Finished year with 75-5 record and 12 titles.

4Comeback Success

Returned in 2006 to win Australian Open mixed doubles.

Later became doubles No.1 again in 2017.

5Olympic Silver

Won 2016 Rio Olympics silver in doubles with Timea Bacsinszky.

Added to her extensive trophy collection.

Coach's Note: Hingis's game was built on exceptional anticipation and tactical brilliance rather than power, making her unique in the modern game.

Playing Style

1Court Intelligence

Master of angles and placement.

Used variety to disrupt opponents' rhythm.

2Technical Skills

Possessed perfect volleys and drop shots.

One of the best doubles players in history.

3Mental Game

Known for tactical brilliance under pressure.

Could outthink physically stronger opponents.

Career Statistics

1Singles Record

548-133 (80.5% win rate) in WTA singles.

43 singles titles including 5 Grand Slams.

2Doubles Record

490-110 (81.7% win rate) in WTA doubles.

64 doubles titles including 13 Grand Slams.

3Weeks at No.1

209 weeks as singles No.1.

90 weeks as doubles No.1.

4Prize Money

Career earnings of $24,749,074.

Ranked among top earners in women's tennis.

Coach's Note: Hingis's career was marked by two distinct phases - her teenage dominance and successful comeback as doubles specialist.