Hingis scrapes by into 3rd round of Berlin Open

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Well after several weeks off due to a hip injury, Hingis was back on court today playing against Katerina Bondarenko of Ukraine. This definitely wasn't a stand out performance, it turned into a very tough match with Martina on the defensive even having to save 2 set points. Hingis prevailed in the end with a score of 7-5 7-6.

That's a little too close for comfort. To top things off, Hingis is also suffering from a shoulder injury and is taking pain killers. It doesn't seem too serious but, I guess we'll see if it's bothering her by how she performs in her next match.

Perhaps she needs a little more time off, but I think she's right to jump back into it if she even wants a shot at the French this year. I just hope she doesn't cause herself further injury. Tennis just wouldn't be the same without her in the draw. Next she'll face fellow countrywoman Patty Schynder.

More on the match here