Served with Andy Roddick Martina Hingis on World No. 1 Pressure, Peyton Stearns’ Title & More | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters
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Mar 4, 2026 Martina Hingis, Hall of Famer and former World No. 1, chats about life on tour and parenting in Switzerland. She revisits on-court battles with Kim Clijsters and explains her anticipation-based training. They break down tactics against today’s big hitters, reminisce about Indian Wells, and share stories about her mother’s coaching and teenage fame.
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Martina Balances Tennis Gigs With Family Ski Trips
- Martina Hingis was speaking from Athens while combining a gig and vacation, showing she balances tennis with family life.
- She mentioned skiing and mountain time in Switzerland and bringing her daughter along, illustrating a sporty family routine.
Disrupt Power Players By Changing Ball Variety
- Do vary your shots to disrupt power hitters by offering different speeds, spins, and angles each rally.
- Martina recommends retrieving many balls, mixing slices, drops and spins to force errors from servers like Aryna Sabalenka.
Equipment Changes Shifted The Power Dynamic
- Martina attributes modern power shifts partly to racket and string material changes, not just athleticism.
- She notes courts and balls now play slower, which combined with string tech changed how many players can compete deep into draws.