New task for Martina Hingis
Good news for all tennis players who want to make their way up the Swiss Tennis Academy in Biel: Martina Hingis, the former world number one, will be an ambassador.
by tennisnet.com
last edit: Nov 20, 2019, 02:21 pm
Martina Hingis was last seen at the WTA Finals in Shenzhen, otherwise the former world ranking first in singles and doubles focuses more on her family. But now, at least as an ambassador of the Swiss Tennis Academy in Biel, the 39-year-old will pass on her knowledge to the next generation. And can tell from own experience, how important a good environment for the development to the top player is.
"I am very pleased that I can once again play a more active role in Swiss tennis," Hingis said in a statement. "In my mother's academy, I learned what difference good coaching can make. And I am very happy that I can accompany some young players on their way up with the ambitious team at the Swiss Tennis Academy. "
The training center in Biel was inaugurated in 2009 - and captivates more by its compactness and short ways than by sheer size. René Stammbach, the active President of the Swiss Federation, was of course pleased with the commitment of the five-time Major winner in the individual. "The fact that Martina Martina will help us to further develop the Swiss Tennis Academy and thereby also anchor the Biel location as a worldwide competence center for tennis is not only a great honor and pleasure for us. But also shows that we are on the right path. "