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DENNIS PASSA, AP Sports Writer
AP Worldstream
01-29-2006
Dateline: MELBOURNE, Australia
Martina Hingis has another Grand Slam title, her 15th, just a month into her comeback.

The 25-year-old Hingis teamed with India's Mahesh Bhupathi to beat Daniel Nestor and Elena Likhovtseva 6-3, 6-3 on Sunday in the Australian Open mixed doubles final.

Hingis, returning from a three-year retirement because of foot and heel injuries, also had a successful run in the singles competition, making it to the quarterfinals before losing to Kim Clijsters.

"If anyone asks me why I came back, this is why, the dream of being back on court, of winning major titles," Hingis said.

Hingis, who began her comeback in early ...

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