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Martina Hingis
Martina Hingis

Martina Hingis is a former Swiss professional tennis player, considered one of the greatest female tennis players in history. Her career, spanning from the late 1990s to the mid-2000s, saw her win five Grand Slam singles titles and nine Grand Slam doubles titles. Hingis was also a key member of the Swiss Fed Cup team, contributing to their success in the early 2000s. more

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