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Sunday 5th July 1998
Martina helped Jana to a singles and doubles sweep, by holding her nerve to defeat Lindsay Davenport and Natasha Zvereva, the #2 seeds 6-3 3-6 8-6. In a match which started very light-heartedly, Martina and Jana played some great tennis to go 5-0 up in the first set, but the second seeds showed their character by fighting back. They traded breaks of serve in the final set, but Martina just came up with cracking shots at the right time including some blistering backhand returns to take the doubles title as a consolation for failing to retain her singles title. This title means that Martina is on course for a doubles Grand Slam, as she has won the Australian Open, (with Mirjana Lucic) and the French Open also with Jana.
Read the report: These will be up when I can find some on the net. I can't yet!!
Saturday 4th July 1998
The No. 1 court crowd gave a standing ovation to Martina and the newly crowned Wimbledon Ladies Champion, Jana Novotna as they entered the court for their semi final match against the #7 seeds, Lisa Raymond and Renae Stubbs. The crowd were able to see them fooling around and most off all enjoying themselves as they cruised to a straight sets 6-2 6-3 win. They will now play Lindsay Davenport and Natasha Zvereva, the #2 seeds, in a rematch of the French Open final about a month ago.
Read the report: Jana Novotna, Martina Hingis surge to doubles final.
Friday 3rd July 1998
Read the report: Women's tour gaining ground on Hingis.
Thursday 2nd July 1998
Martina lost in her bid to defend her title, when she lost to Jana Novotna today in the semi final. Martina was not in as good form this year as she was when she won the final last year against Jana. Jana defeated her doubles partner 6-4 6-4, and will face Nathalie Tauziat of France.
Martina showed the world what a sportswoman she is when she went out on court 1 to play a quarter final doubles match with her conquerer, Jana later on in the evening. They defeated Els Callens of Belgium and Julie Halard-Decugis of France 6-1 6-4 and will face the winner of the match between Sanchez Vicario/Sukova and Raymond/Stubbs in the semi-finals.
Read the articles: Novotna turns the tables on Hingis, Novotna plans practice, soccer and rest before final, Dethroning the Wimbledon queen.
Listen to the Interview: 1
Wednesday 1st July 1998
Martina marched into the semifinals with a tough three setter against Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario. Martina eventually prevailed 6-3 3-6 6-3. She will face her doubles partner, Jana Novotna in the next round tomorrow for a place in the finals. This match possibly being the decider for who will win the title (in my opinion!)
Martina and Jana, her opponent in the singles semis on Thursday, were both on court again today. They moved into the 4th round by beating the Japanese pairing of Naoko Kijimuta and Nana Miyagi, the #11 seeds, 6-3 6-4.
Read the articles: No. 1 Hingis Through to the Semis.
Listen to the Interview: 1
Tuesday 30th June 1998
Martina defeated Tamarine Tanasugarn today in straight sets 6-3 6-2. She will play Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario in the next round.
Martina and Jana had their toughest match so far in the Championship today - a second round doubles match against the Slovakian pairing of Tina Krizan and Katarina Srebotnik. They lost the first set 4-6, but won the next two sets 6-1 6-2 to progress through the Championship.
Read the articles: Hingis, Novotna sail into quarters, Hingis answers early wake-up call, Sampras, Hingis saunter in quarterfinals.
Listen to the Interview: 1
Monday 29th June 1998
Martina and Jana Novotna eventually played their first round doubles match today. They won a place in the second round with a straight sets demolition of Surina De Beer, of South Africa and Lindsay Lee of the USA 6-1 6-1.
Saturday 26th June 1998
Martina won a place in the fourth round with an easy win over Elena Likhovtseva. Martina winning 6-2 6-1. She will now play the winner of the match between Tamarine Tanasugarn of Thailand and Cara Black of Zimbabwe. Cara Black being a former Junior No. 1, like Martina herself.
Martina will face Tamarine Tanasugarn in the fourth round.
Read the report: Hingis getting more confident on grass, Seles, Hingis soldier on through fire, rain, Martina Hingis-Elena Likhovtseva boxscore.
Listen to the Interview: 1
Thursday 25th June 1998
Martina defeated Elena Makarova 7-6 (7-2) 6-4 in the second round of Wimbledon. Martina will play the winner of the match between Flora Perfetti of Italy and Elena Likhovtseva of Russia.
Read the report: Hingis reveals her secret for grass court success, Hingis wins, but not like a champion , Hingis finds Wimbledon harder second time around.
Listen to the Interview: 1, 2.
Tuesday 23rd June 1998
Martina moved into the second round with a straight sets victory over Lisa Raymond. Martina was leading 7-5 2-1 when rain stopped play, but their match resumed a little over an hour later, and Martina finished off the match winning 6-3 in the final set, having served for the match at 5-1.
Is it just me, or has Martina changed her hairstyle again??
Read the articles: Martina Hingis-Lisa Raymond boxscore, Rain can't stop Hingis at Wimbledon, Martina Hingis survives threat of first-round dousing.
Listen to the Interview: 1
Monday 22nd June 1998
The Wimbledon Championships begin today. Martina is the top seed and odds on favorite to successfully defend her title, although her first match must be the toughest match until the quarterfinal stages.
Monday 8th June 1998
The new rankings have been released by the WTA, and Martina is No.1 in the singles AND the doubles! WELL DONE MARTINA!!
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