Roger Federer was glowing in his praise for Martina Hingis, who revealed she would be retiring from tennis at the conclusion of this week’s WTA Finals in Singapore.
The Swiss superstars combined to win the Hopman Cup in 2001 and were rumoured to be gearing up for a tilt in the mixed doubles event at the Rio 2016 Olympics before Federer cut short his season due to injury.
Both Hingis and Federer are considered among the most talented players to ever wield tennis racquets.
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“Martina was partially the one who showed me how it was all done,” Federer said.
“It was great for Switzerland to have someone of her calibre. We were very lucky. I loved playing with her at the Hopman Cup, she was always super friendly, I love that about her.
“I’m not sad to see her retire. She’s been in the game for long enough, she seems at peace with her decision — that’s wonderful. I’ve always been a fan of her and I always will be.”
This is the third time Hingis, now aged 37, has announced her retirement, after stepping away from the game in 2002 and again in 2007.
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