Martina Hingis, Martina Navratilova Liverpool press conference

Martina Hingis Liverpool Exhibition '11

A brave Chloe Murphy was defeated in a Champions super set earlier today, 8-2 in a pro-set.

Murphy got off to a good start, but the teenager was soon hit off the court by nine times Grand Slam Champion, Martina Hingis, who's tennis prowess shone through.

Murphy said: "It was a great experience, I loved every minute of it and will treasure it forever".


Ok, once again Martina has only won 5 Grand Slams.  Although I'm sure she wouldn't mind 9 ;).


liverpooltennis.co.uk

A little exhibition event in Liverpool, the annual Eugenie Bouchard toe-wetting on the grass.


And the 17-year-old from Westmount got to play the great Martina Hingis.

The score (not that these things matter), was 7-5, 6-1 for Hingis on Thursday.

Bouchard won that event last year. Caroline Wozniacki won it in 2008.

montrealgazette

More pics from the event can be found at the following

http://propaganda.photoshelter.com/search?I_DSC=hingis&_ACT=search

liverpool.co.uk

Song of the Moment: Andrew Belle-Oh My Stars

Kim Clijsters withdraws from Wimbledon

Kim Clijsters, the Australian Open winner, withdrew fromWimbledon on Wednesday because of a foot injury, leaving the women’s field even more unsettled.

Clijsters, who had been seeded No. 2, pulled out after injuring her right foot at the Unicef Open in the Netherlands on Tuesday.

“I have no other choice now but to rest, recover and to not play tennis for a few weeks,” she said.

The tournament starts Monday.

Clijsters, a three-time United States Open winner, hurt her right ankle in April while dancing barefoot at her cousin’s wedding. She played at the French Open but lost in the second round. She said Tuesday’s injury was not related to the previous problem.

In a 7-6 (5), 6-3 loss to Romina Oprandi in the Netherlands, she skidded to the net and stumbled on the first point of the second game. She appeared tentative for the rest of the match, although she did not call for treatment.

nytimes.com

Well I guess this was inevitable really.  And probably better for her in the long run  

It's too bad.  

I could honestly care less if the Williams sisters succeed in their comeback, frankly I'm hoping for a brand new Wimbledon champ on the women's side anyway.

Kim Clijsters Wimbledon chances in doubt after 2nd ankle injury

Kim Clijsters, the world No2 who has missed four of the past seven Wimbledons, is a major doubt for this year's tournament after injuring her ankle in a second-round defeat in straight sets by Romani Oprandi at the Unicef Open in 's-Hertogenbosch.

Clijsters skidded as she approached the net in the match's second game and although she did not ask for the trainer she appeared tentative thereafter. 

Oprandi, a Swiss who is ranked No82, tested her opponent's mobility with a series of heavily sliced drop-shot winners and, pushing the top seed to her physical limit, won 7-6, 6-3.

Clijsters, who is the reigning US and Australian Open champion, injured her ankle at a cousin's wedding in early April but recovered in time to play the French Open, in which she was also beaten in the second round.

guardian.co.uk

Ok, you've gotta be kidding me!.  Is she cursed or something?. 

Damn, and I was really really looking forward to her playing at Wimbledon. 

Guess we're in for another boring tournament WTA-wise *sigh*.

Martina Hingis @ Eastbourne

Martina Hingis Eastbourne event fan signing

Not much going on at the moment.

Enjoy some pics of Martina Hingis posing and signing autographs at the Eastbourne Legends Event (while I go look up some news on the subject).

Pics courtesy of love 2002 of hingis.org and zimbio.com