Williams sisters will struggle, says Hingis

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※ [本文轉錄自 Tennis 看板] 作者: zerkchu (zerkchu) 看板: Tennis 標題: Williams sisters will struggle, says Hingis 時間: Sun Feb 29 00:15:54 2004 Williams sisters will struggle, says Hingis Sat 28 February, 2004 13:12 By Barry Wood DUBAI, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Former world number one Martina Hingis believes the Williams sisters will struggle to make an impact on their return to tennis and Serena's continued absence is the reason Venus has failed to make an impression so far. "People ask me about a comeback, but look at Venus. I don't want to end up like that even if I was healthy. The train is moving fast," said the Swiss winner of five grand slam single titles, who is in Dubai to conduct some coaching clinics. "Venus hasn't shown anything right now. What makes them strong is if they're together, but for one alone it's difficult." Venus, who returned to competitive action in January after six months out injured, failed to go beyond the third round of the Australian Open, then played just one match at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo before withdrawing with a knee injury. She pulled out of the Antwerp Diamond Games earlier this month and, clearly still not fit, the 23-year-old was beaten in the quarter-finals of the Dubai Open on Thursday by Svetlana Kuznetsova. Serena has not played since winning her sixth grand slam singles title at Wimbledon last July, following a knee operation. MISSES GAME Hingis retired from top flight tennis in October 2002, at the age of 22, after being plagued by injuries. She says she misses the game, but the blow has been softened by her continued involvement at other levels, including commentating. "If I wasn't around I'd miss it more, but it's still nice to be a part of it and integrated with the game," she said. "On the other hand, there's still the travel. But now I don't have to be physically 100 percent and I can sleep in. I don't miss the travel, but I can't stay home for more than one month. I need to leave." The 24-year-old is still unable to play for any length of time without feeling discomfort. "It's nice to have the luxury that's it's really not a must for me to play and go out there with pain," she said. "I still work out a little bit and do what I can, like running. That's very limited, but I do horseback riding. It keeps you in shape more than you'd think. "It's all restricted times. Usually after half an hour I'm in pain and I stop. Now I don't have to push it to the limits and walk like I'm on nails. "I can start my own life doing things that I want to do, and also be able to pay for it. I'm not like a student that has to struggle for the rent. We've got a new house and we've decorated it. It's my first house, in Zurich on the lake. "I'm refurbishing. I did all the new carpets and the floorings. I'd like to get married and have children sometime, but sometimes I feel I'm a child myself so it's a little early yet." -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc) ◆ From: 203.219.101.22 -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc) ◆ From: 203.219.101.22