ITF appeals ruling that cleared Gasquet to return Aug 7, 2009
Five-time Grand Slam champion Martina Hingis also tested positive for cocaine after losing at Wimbledon in 2007 and was banned for two years. Hingis denied taking the drug but did not appeal the ruling. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
> Sport's great comebacks Jul 31, 2009
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Pacific Life Open ~ Number One ranked players to defend titles (2) Jul 29, 2009
Federer and Sharapova will lead star-studded fields in the most-attended non-Grand Slam tennis tournament in the world, which includes top-ranked Americans James Blake and Andy Roddick, defending French Open champion Rafael Nadal, five-time Grand Slam champion Martina Hingis, 2006 Pacific Life Open finalist Elena Dementieva, and world No. 7 Nadia Petrova. Last year Federer had another one of the best years in tennis history, winning 12 titles, including the Australian Open, Wimbledon, the US... (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Bryan Armen GrahamINSIDE TENNIS Jul 23, 2009
There was a time in the not-too-distant past when the popularity of the WTA Tour rivaled its men's counterpart, when stars like the then-up-and-coming Williams sisters held court with Martina Hingis, Lindsay Davenport, Jennifer Capriati, Monica Seles, Justine Henin, Mary Pierce and, yes, Anna Kournikova. It seems like an eternity since the WTA Tour enjoyed that early-2000s visibility. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
2009 Bank Of The West Classic Draw Has Stanford Feel Jul 21, 2009
Held on Stanford University's campus at Taube Family Tennis Stadium since 1997, former champions include: Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, Andrea Jaeger, Monica Seles, Martina Hingis, Lindsay Davenport and Venus Williams. Serving up the best in women's tennis, exceptional television coverage and with 33,000 expected to be in attendance throughout the week, the Bank of the West Classic is sure to provide world class entertainment for all ages. (Gostanford.com)
We Say: Shari Rampenthal on tennis’ unfinished business Jul 20, 2009
In 2007, it banned five-time Grand Slam champion Martina Hingis for two years after she tested positive for cocaine. It was a trace amount, reportedly less than found in Gasquet s test. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
ITF clears way for Gasquet to resume playing Jul 19, 2009
"We take into account that the amount of cocaine in the player's body was so small that if he had been tested only a few hours later, his test result would be likely to have been negative,'' the tribunal stated. Gasquet also argued at the hearing that his positive test was given after he had pulled out of the Key Biscayne tournament. Cocaine is a banned drug for athletes in competition. The tribunal said Gasquet's rights to practice his profession would be infringed by a one-year suspension,... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
PLAYING THE FEUD: Real winners of this week's hot duels Jul 18, 2009
The verdict: Somewhere, Martina Hingis just said, "Uhh, me too!" In any case, the lesson here is simple: Do whatever you can to avoid the allure of Cokey McSweetLips. Lamar Odom vs. The Lakers. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Gasquet cleared to resume playing tennis Jul 17, 2009
Five-time Grand Slam champion Martina Hingis also tested positive for cocaine, after losing at Wimbledon in 2007, and was banned for two years. Hingis denied taking the drug but did not appeal the ruling and immediately announced her retirement when the test result was revealed in November 2007. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
MEDIA MUSINGS: LeBron dunk tape mystery, studs & duds Jul 14, 2009
Her 11 major titles have come in an era where she had to beat future Hall of Famers Lindsay Davenport, Martina Hingis and Justine Henin, as well as her sister Venus. Margaret Court rolled up 11 Australian Open titles (she finished her career with 24 major wins) against suspect competition. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Stirring The Emotions Jul 8, 2009
He won, he lost, he dated Martina Hingis, he did beer commercials. whatever. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Stunned Thai teen Noppawan claims junior title Jul 6, 2009
Noppawan joins a list of junior winners that include recent Wimbledon champions in Martina Hingis and Amelie Mauresmo. AFP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Williamses are two very different peas in a pod Jul 5, 2009
Instead, their careers have ebbed and flowed allowing others such as Martina Hingis, Justine Henin and Kim Clijsters to take a grip on a game that they should have dominated. "I feel like they are not consistent enough over a period of time," said King. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Venus defends ranking system after making world No.1 look like arank amateur Jul 4, 2009
It was the most humiliating defeat suffered by a No.1 seed here since the 16 year-old Jelena Dokic trounced Martina Hingis 6-2, 6-0 in 1999 - perhaps more so given that, before that match, Hingis was in the midst of an emotional meltdown after a tumultuous defeat by Steffi Graf in the Fre 00004000 nch Open created friction with her mother, who was also her coach. For her part, Safina simply had no answer to Williams's incredible precision. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Steroids, Anyone? Jul 2, 2009
Just ask Martina Hingis, who tested positive after losing at Wimbledon two years ago and quit the sport. Gasquet is looking at a likely two-year suspension. (Slate)
Jon WertheimTENNIS MAILBAG Jun 26, 2009
And what about Martina Hingis. Do you think she'll try at least a short comeback. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Tennis: Venus through Jun 24, 2009
Holder Venus cruises through opening match - CNN.com. Holder Venus cruises through opening match. (CNN -- International)
* Swiss miss forces Venus to break sweat Jun 24, 2009
Australias Jelena Dokic went out at the first hurdle, 10 years after she stunned the world of tennis by knocking out reigning champion Martina Hingis. The 26-year-old was beaten 3-6, 7-5, 6-2 by German qualifier Tatjana Malek in one hour, 42 minutes on Court 7. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Venus eases into second round Jun 24, 2009
Dokic, who made her career breakthrough in London in 1999 when she defeated defending champion Martina Hingis, before her professional and private life went into a downward spiral, also needed medical attention. The 26-year-old Australian took the first set off German qualifier Tatjana Malek before losing 3-6, 7-5, 6-2. (iAfrica.com)
Tennis: Venus, Safina stroll as Murray keeps home fans happy Jun 24, 2009
I was struggling in the second set, but hopefully treatment will help," said Safina. Meanwhile, Murray reached the last 64 with a 7-5, 6-7 (3/7), 6-3, 6-4 victory over American Robert Kendrick. Murray, the third seed and who is bidding to become Britain's first men's champion since Fred Perry in 1936, now faces stylish Latvian Ernests Gulbis. "It was a tough match - he served great for two and a half, three sets and he makes it hard for you," Murray said. Murray was the only one of five British... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Venus, Safina stroll as Murray keeps home fans happy Jun 24, 2009
Dokic made her career breakthrough here in 1999 when she defeated defending champion Martina Hingis before her professional and private life careered into a downward spiral. The 26-year-old Australian took the first set off German qualifier Tatjana Malek before losing 3-6, 7-5, 6-2. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Serena, Sharapova win » Jun 23, 2009
Robson, the youngest player to contest the main draw since Martina Hingis in 1995, made the ideal start by opening the match with an ace before wrapping up the first set in 38 minutes. But Robson, the girls' champion last year, gifted the former world No. 5 the second set with two double faults serving at 4-5 and the teen's game deserted her in the tiebreak. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Federer, Serena start with flourish at Wimbledon Jun 23, 2009
The 15-year-old Robson, the youngest player in the main draw since Martina Hingis in 1995, had the distinction of winning the first ever point on the new Court Two when she fired an ace. It was a good day for Asia, as China's Zheng Jie and Sania Mirza of India moved into the next round. (Xinhuanet, China)
British teen Robson falls in three to Hantuchova Jun 23, 2009
Robson was the youngest player in the main draw since Martina Hingis ... The 15-year-old Robson was the youngest player in the main draw since Martina Hingis in 1995 and was given a wild card after winning the junior title last year. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
A pair of traditional favorites Jun 22, 2009
The names and faces at the top of women s tennis keep switching, as players emerge, then recede or retire - Martina Hingis, Justine Henin, Jennifer Capriati, Lindsay Davenport, Amelie Mauresmo. The Williams sisters. (Boston Globe)
Venus eyes playing until at least '12 Games Jun 22, 2009
Since making her debut in southwest London as a giggly teenager in 1997 with a head full of braids and beads, Williams has seen top players like Martina Hingis and Jennifer Capriati fall victim to burnout. But Venus and her younger sister Serena still have the drive to win. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Hewitt faces another early clash with Nadal Jun 20, 2009
British 15-year-old Laura Robson will become the youngest player in the women's singles since Martina Hingis in 1995, when she faces Daniela Hantuchova. Telegraph, London; AAP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Stosur swaps coaches on eve of Wimbledon but keeps silent on why Jun 19, 2009
Stosur turned to Moller, a neighbour in Florida who had previously worked with Martina Hingis and Mary Pierce, and the results were great. She reached the quarter-finals at the Miami Masters in March, recorded a straight-sets victory over world No.1 Dinara Safina and powered her way to the last four at Roland Garros to secure her current world ranking of No.18. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Garcia gets a good draw Jun 19, 2009
They called him "Waggle Boy," and they made fun of his relationship to a tennis star at the time, Martina Hingis. Unlike him, she had won majors. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Opinion: Sergio drags baggage to New York Jun 17, 2009
became their chant - and even for his choice of girlfriends, at the time, former tennis star Martina Hingis. Garcia gave them plenty of fuel, at one memorable moment, with a middle-finger salute. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Stage set for thrilling sequel at Bethpage Black Jun 16, 2009
They even hassled his girlfriend at the time, tennis star Martina Hingis. What you might not remember is a bizarro scene that took place late Sunday afternoon as the drama was reaching crescendo. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Mixed up: Bryan loses with bro, wins with Huber Jun 5, 2009
" Kournikova was a four-time singles finalist, but never did win a title. She reached the 1997 Wimbledon semifinals in her debut at the All England Club, and won two Australian Open doubles titles with Martina Hingis. "It's a lot credit. doing this for Russian tennis," Kuznetsova said. Copyright 2009 . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Latest News SI Writers SI Photos Featured Stories Covers Latest Issue: 06.08.09 | | | Copyright ?... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Recreational drug use in tennis on front burner at French Open Jun 1, 2009
In December 2007, Martina Hingis also was slapped with a two-year suspension for a positive cocaine test at Wimbledon that sent the five-time major winner from Switzerland into permanent retirement. Interviews with 20 current and former players, as well as tennis officials, paint a picture of a sport largely free of drugs associated more with partying than performance. (USA Today -- Sports)
More French frustration for Venus May 30, 2009
It was the 14th time in 662 career matches that Williams was shut out in a set, and her only worse defeat in Grand Slam play was a 6-1, 6-1 loss to Martina Hingis in the 2001 Australian Open semifinals. I said, Fight. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Swiss Miss unlikely to make another comeback May 29, 2009
GENEVA: Former world number one Martina Hingis (pic) said in an interview published yesterday that she was unlikely to make another come-back to competitive tennis after her doping ban. Many people ask when I will play again. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hingis says another comeback unlikely May 28, 2009
Former world No.1 Martina Hingis said on Thursday she was unlikely to make another comeback to competitive tennis after her doping ban. "Many people ask when I will play again. But it would be too much of a burden to make it back to the top again," Hingis told the Tages-Anzeiger newspaper. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Kournikova changes image in effort to help kids May 14, 2009
Kournikova's provocative photo spreads made some refuse to respect her tennis career, despite winning two Grand Slams doubles titles with Martina Hingis and becoming the eighth-ranked singles player in the world in 2000. The 27-year-old says she is determined to be taken seriously when educating kids about exercise. (MSNBC -- Sports)
'Officially Withdrawn' May 12, 2009
Richard Gasquet "officially withdrawn" from French Open - Tennis - SI.com. Posted: Monday May 11, 2009 12:35PM; Updated: Monday May 11, 2009 8:06PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Suspended Gasquet promises to fight doping case May 12, 2009
Former womens world number one Martina Hingis tested positive for the banned substance in 2007 and promptly announced her retirement from the sport, saying she had no desire to spend the next several years of my life reduced to fighting against the doping officials. . (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
No. 23-ranked Gasquet tested positive for coke May 11, 2009
Martina Hingis was banned for two years early last year after testing positive for cocaine at Wimbledon. The five-time Grand Slam champion and former top-ranked player failed a test after losing to in June 2007. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Daddy Damir and the lost childhood May 9, 2009
Now, after Dokic's acknowledgement in Sport & Style magazine, published by Fairfax, that she had been physically abused, the most obvious question is how a girl who performed before millions of viewers on the centre court of Wimbledon when she beat world No.1 Martina Hingis in 1999 could be left to suffer in silence. Who let this child down. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Tennis Star's Dad Threatens to Blow Up Embassy May 8, 2009
Jelena, who burst on to the tennis scene in 1999 at age 16, when she beat the then World No. 1 Martina Hingis at Wimbledon, has been shadowed for years by rumors of her father's abuse. Coaches and teammates told of hearing her being hit in her hotel room, and of seeing bruises on her. (Fox News)
Dokic reveals details of abuse by father May 4, 2009
Australia's Jelena Dokic walks through Wimbledon with her father Damir, left, in 1999, after defeating Martina Hingis in their Women's Singles. Photo: AP. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Who to watch May 3, 2009
At age 15, won the 1998 women's doubles with Martina Hingis. Turned pro at 15. (Florida Today)
Serena Williams crashes and loses No. 1 ranking Apr 10, 2009
Safina becomes the 19th world number one following Chris Evert, Evonne Goolagong-Cawley, Martina Navratilova, Tracy Austin, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Justine Henin, Kim Clijsters, Jennifer Capriati, Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario, Amelie Mauresmo, Monica Seles, Steffi Graf, Martina Hingis, Lindsay Davenport, Sharapova, Ana Ivanovic and Jelena Jankovic. Agencies. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
TENNIS TALK: Wertheim's Mailbag: Starting on an up note Apr 9, 2009
There was the Steffi Graf/Moncia Seles rivalry, the emergence of Jennifer Capriati, Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario overachieving, the Jana Novotna drama, the Martina Hingis swagger, Mary Pierce having the occasional huge two weeks, and Linsday Davenport making the most of her potential. Now, it seems, the magic is gone. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Safina is number one Apr 9, 2009
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Safina to become No. 1 Apr 9, 2009
" Safina is only the second Russian woman, along with Maria Sharapova, to hold the top spot. Her elevation was announced just after Williams suffered a shock 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 first-round defeat against world number 95 Klara Zakopalova of the Czech Republic in Marbella. Safina becomes the 19th world number one following Chris Evert, Evonne Goolagong-Cawley, Martina Navratilova, Tracy Austin, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Justine Henin, Kim Clijsters, Jennifer Capriati, Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario,... (India Times, India)
TENNIS TALK: Time to give up on Blake?; Federer's stakes Apr 2, 2009
Michael Phelps gets a three-month ban while Martina Hingis gets two years. Am I missing something. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Serena looking for sixth Sony Ericsson title Mar 26, 2009
Rivals such as and Martina Hingis have called it a career, but retirement's not on the horizon for Williams. She said she's not concerned with trying to break Graf's record at Key Biscayne this year because she'll have many more chances. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Former world No.1 Clijsters may make a comeback Mar 19, 2009
What we saw with Martina Hingis and Lindsay Davenport, who came back, is that their best level is probably good enough to win a tournament, and win some matches against the top players, he said. If she is fully fit then I am sure that her best level would be good enough to be competitive. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
In the Arena: Davis Cup a survivor of weather and politics Mar 10, 2009
Stepanek is better known in some tennis circles for once being engaged to Martina Hingis and for then transferring his affections to an erratic Czech starlet-in-waiting, Nicole Vaidisova, who is 11 years his junior. But Stepanek has made waves on court, too: peaking at No.8 in the world in 2006 and charging out of the gate this year with the help of a new Bosworth racket whose head, with its succession of hard angles in the frame, is a subtle departure from the traditional ellipse. (International Herald Tribune)
Venus Williams beats Jankovic at MSG Mar 3, 2009
She lost to Martina Hingis in the semifinals of the 1999 WTA championships. The Williams sisters were clearly the star attraction for the near-capacity crowd, which braved a winter snowstorm to see the exhibition before the stars come back to the area this summer for the U.S. Open. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Kournikova loves playing, but won't rejoin tour Feb 13, 2009
Kournikova and Martina Hingis won the doubles titles in 1999 and 2002. The Russian player also reached the Wimbledon semifinals in 1997 and was ranked as high as eighth in women's singles. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
TENNIS MAILBAG: Nadal's gracefulness, Henin's viewpoint Feb 12, 2009
A few years ago, I was talking with Martina Hingis about her "un-retirement." She essentially said that at first you love the break. You wake up when you want, eat what you want, start a relationship without worrying what happens when you leave for that Asia and Australia swing for six weeks. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
