Mumbai : Having captured two Grand Slam doubles titles as well as the year-ending WTA Tour finals with Sania Mirza, and the US Open mixed doubles title with Leander Paes, Martina Hingis says the key to her success with both the Indian aces was her ability to adapt to their style of play.
“My quality to adapt to moments and partners is the key. Leander has one of the best volleys in the game. He controls the net when I am at the baseline. With Sania it’s the other way as she plays exactly opposite to Leander. I can adjust to any partner,” said the Swiss ace at a media conference called to launch the Champions Tennis League (CTL) commencing here today.
“With her former doubles partner Cara Black, who is a fine volleyer, she did not get enough chances at the net. With me, I give her the chance to do well at the net too. She has improved a lot at the net,” said Hingis. About Paes, the former world number one women singles player said, “He (Paes) sees the game very well and his instincts are incredible. That’s why we are so good together.” Talking more about her tie-up with Sania she said, “Sania has always been a great player before teaming up with me.We have respect for each other and she is a very optimistic person. As our friendship and relationship grew we have got better and better,” she added.
