I was a toddler when Hingis turned professional, and she wasn't that old either. FOURTEEN. Yes! looking back, She is on tour almost equal to my age.
My love for tennis started when I was young and she soon became a household name. WTA was hers for few years in singles but then the ban and the retirement. She came back and dominated the doubles.
Those days, WTA used to be even more exciting. The stars those days are the game's legends today!
It was an era where Serena wasn't the Goddess but just a player (I know many disagree with this, so, lemme end with *According to me*)
Ignoring the ban, I wished she didn't retire from singles that soon because it was only that time, I started to understand the game well (now, don't ask me if I know everything, I'm yet to explore many.)
I'm not sure if only the broadcasters from India does this or all around the world, they don't care about the doubles unless it is a final and in the final, all of a sudden, they go like they know this player for years.
I'm sure I would've missed millions of wonderful actions that had happened over the years in doubles but apart from Williams sisters, Hingis' play was something that was common on TV because she normally gets through to the final week and most of the times, to the final day of the tournament. Such a talent and class she is. I kind of loved those times she played along with Sania Mirza and those were just magical (no, don't tag that I'm *just another* Indian fan). They produced some beautiful matches, winning almost all the tournaments. Also, with Jamie Murray lately.
25th Grand Slam which Hingis won recently made me realize how long she was around. Indeed quite a long time!
Still, her every game was fresh, in means of how she constantly kept improving.
Her smile always attracted me. I used to smile along with her, I was broken whenever she lost, Every time when she retired, I always believed that she will come back but this time, It makes me feel blue. Her retirement will certainly create an irreplaceable void not only to me but also to the game.
I'm going to miss her play, her smile, that determination to fight back, Those funny poses on-court, those lovely interviews, all together I'm going to miss her. The whole tennis world is going to miss her because the game can never be the same. More than a champion, she was an inspiration!
Keeping in mind that she cannot go on forever, though I wish she could, This is a great time for her to retire. I will be rooting for her when she comes to matches as a coach(hopefully, because she said that she is ready for new challenges)/ to root for her favourites.
I love you, Hingis!
My love for tennis started when I was young and she soon became a household name. WTA was hers for few years in singles but then the ban and the retirement. She came back and dominated the doubles.
Those days, WTA used to be even more exciting. The stars those days are the game's legends today!
It was an era where Serena wasn't the Goddess but just a player (I know many disagree with this, so, lemme end with *According to me*)
Ignoring the ban, I wished she didn't retire from singles that soon because it was only that time, I started to understand the game well (now, don't ask me if I know everything, I'm yet to explore many.)
I'm not sure if only the broadcasters from India does this or all around the world, they don't care about the doubles unless it is a final and in the final, all of a sudden, they go like they know this player for years.
I'm sure I would've missed millions of wonderful actions that had happened over the years in doubles but apart from Williams sisters, Hingis' play was something that was common on TV because she normally gets through to the final week and most of the times, to the final day of the tournament. Such a talent and class she is. I kind of loved those times she played along with Sania Mirza and those were just magical (no, don't tag that I'm *just another* Indian fan). They produced some beautiful matches, winning almost all the tournaments. Also, with Jamie Murray lately.
25th Grand Slam which Hingis won recently made me realize how long she was around. Indeed quite a long time!
Still, her every game was fresh, in means of how she constantly kept improving.
Her smile always attracted me. I used to smile along with her, I was broken whenever she lost, Every time when she retired, I always believed that she will come back but this time, It makes me feel blue. Her retirement will certainly create an irreplaceable void not only to me but also to the game.
I'm going to miss her play, her smile, that determination to fight back, Those funny poses on-court, those lovely interviews, all together I'm going to miss her. The whole tennis world is going to miss her because the game can never be the same. More than a champion, she was an inspiration!
Keeping in mind that she cannot go on forever, though I wish she could, This is a great time for her to retire. I will be rooting for her when she comes to matches as a coach(hopefully, because she said that she is ready for new challenges)/ to root for her favourites.
I love you, Hingis!
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