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Martina Hingis Will Play Doubles at Carlsbad

By Chris Oddo

(July 16, 2013) -- Martina Hingis has announced a second unretirement this week. The 32-year-old announced she'll make her first WTA appearance since 2007 when she takes the doubles court alongside Daniela Hantuchova as a wild card at this year's Southern California Open, scheduled for July 27 to Aug. 4 in Carlsbad, Calif.

Hingis was inducted to the International Tennis Hall of Fame last weekend, along with Thelma Coyne Long, Cliff Drysdale, Charlie Pasarell and Ion Tiriac. Her clothing line, Tonic by Martina Hingis, is the official clothing line of the tournament.

“I am very much looking forward to making a return to competitive play at the Southern California Open. I remember winning the singles and doubles here in 1997 and winning the singles again in 1999. This has always been one of my favorite events to play,” Hingis said. “I feel in good shape at the moment after playing World Team Tennis. My competitive spirit is still very much alive and I love being out on court. The tournament at Omni La Costa Resort and Spa is the perfect place for me to start.”

Hingis will be making her first WTA tournament appearance since September 2007. The former No. 1 player in the world captured 43 career WTA singles titles, including five Grand Slam singles championships and 37 career WTA doubles titles, including nine Grand Slam doubles championships.

“We are honored to have such a great champion of the game choose to make the Southern California Open her first tournament back on tour,” said Tournament Director Alastair Garland. “Having just been inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame, it will be a true treat for the fans to enjoy watching Martina play doubles.”

Hingis will be making her eighth career appearance in Carlsbad. A two-time singles champion, Hingis defeated Monica Seles, 7-6 (4), 6-4 in the 1997 final and Venus Williams, 6-4, 6-0, in the 1999 final. She also captured the 1997 doubles title with Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario.

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(Photo Credit: AP)