On a conference call Tuesday to talk about World TeamTennis, Hingis said that she was not considering a comeback in singles, but that she has been having conversations about a return to doubles.
She mentioned Lindsay Davenport as a possible partner.
"I had some conversations, and I'll see her at Wimbledon, and we'll see where we take it from there," Hingis said.
Hingis will play Legends Doubles at Wimbledon with Anna Kournikova, whom she previously partnered with for two Australian Open doubles titles. When asked if Kournikova would be a potential partner for the doubles' comeback, Hingis didn't rule it out. She said they, too, have been talking.
Davenport, who has won three Grand Slam singles titles herself as well as an Olympic gold medal, would be an interesting partner for Hingis. The two have only played doubles once together, but their singles careers overlapped quite a bit. Hingis and Davenport played each other 25 times in their careers, with Davenport owning a 14-11 advantage in the rivalry.
"We've been around for a long time, pretty much the same time at the top," Hingis said. "We've had some great matches, (like the 1997) semifinals at the US Open."
Hingis also said she had heard Davenport was planning on playing mixed doubles in the near future.
Hingis tested positive for cocane at Wimbledon in 2007, and she retired for a second time, denying that she had used the drug. The two-year WTA ban has expired.
Hingis will play a full season with World TeamTennis this year. The season begins July 5.
Hmmm... Kournikova or Davenport as partners for Martina hard to say which one I would pick.
I'm gonna have to see them play first. I'm thinking Martina is probably on the same track.
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