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Article: Hingis leads way for women at Grand Slam Cup
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- September 29, 1998
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NESHA STARCEVIC Associated Press Writer
AP Online
09-29-1998
MUNICH, Germany (AP) _ In her last match as a 17-year-old, Martina Hingis opened the women's era in the $6.7 million Grand Slam Cup by beating Conchita Martinez 6-2, 7-5 Tuesday.
Hingis, who turns 18 on Wednesday, beat the 26-year-old Spaniard to reach the semifinals.
``Tomorrow, I am one day older, but that won't change much. I've been getting ready and waiting for this moment for two years,'' said Hingis, who planned to spend Wednesday night attending the Bayern Munich-Manchester United soccer game at the stadium adjacent to the tennis hall.
``Turning 18 is a new stage. I've been waiting for it,'' Hingis said. ``I ...