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Article: Ten: Martina Hingis goes on the defensive
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- AAP Sports News (Australia)
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- August 29, 2000
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AAP Sports News (Australia)
08-29-2000
Ten: Martina Hingis goes on the defensive
By Martin Lader
NEW YORK, Aug 28 Reuters - Going almost two years without a Grand Slam tennis title
to call her own has put Martina Hingis on the defensive.
While she is struggling on the court to defend her No.1 world ranking, Hingis also
finds it necessary to talk up her cause off the court.
She bristled today when it was suggested that after an incredible start to her career,
she is now experiencing problems.
"Problems?" she shot back following her 6-3 6-1 victory over Russian Alina Jidkova
in the first round of the US Open today.
"What do you mean by problems? I still had a decent career so far."
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