I will fly 6,000 miles for a chance to see the Swiss Miss, Martina Hingis this Wimbledon. I know it’s a long shot, especially since she is out of the professional tennis scene, but she usually plays the Legend’s Invitational during Grand Slams, so there’s still a small glimmer of hope. (The chance would have been bigger if she still coaches Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. Too bad they had to part ways after the French Open).
I have been a fan of Martina Hingis since 1996; followed her ups and downs, victories and defeats. Her play is now considered vintage. A decade after, I was able to see her play here in Japan (Toray Pan Pacific) where she out-smarted Maria Sharapova during the semis, but was demolished by Elena Dementieva for the title. I settled for the cheapest seat as I didn't have enough budget. Also, I didn’t have a DSLR back then so I content myself with grainy photos taken with my point and shoot camera.
After she stayed away from the tennis scene, news about her became very limited. I have to thank the Grand Slams for having a Legend’s Invitational event so I can still see her play. And I really hope that she will join this year, teaming up with Lindsay Davenport again, so that I can watch her (them) play.
I will never know when she will permanently hang her racket. I will never know when I can have another chance to see her play again. This is the best chance I have, to see her play again. I'll get the first ticket once the schedule is released. I promise to be a good spectator.
I have one simple wish though – a photo with the Swiss Miss, Martina Hingis.
Just one.
You know, a fan boy can dream too.
/totomai
2013/06/21
Nice shirt! Oi. Yung poster card ko, ah. HAHAHA.
ReplyDeleteposter ni fed? lol
DeleteI hope she plays, and that you get to see her. I followed Martina Hingis' career from the time she was 13 years old - Great player; great looker! When Martina more or less disappeared. I switched allegiance to Ana Ivanova, another with a definite 'Wow!' factor.
ReplyDeleteOh maybe you mean Ana Ivanovic :-) Same here, I am not devoted to tennis after she quit. So thankful for the exhibitions haha
DeleteShe might visit Japan someday so keep on dreaming :)
ReplyDeletesaw her once in Japan. and no, I dont think so. she already quit and is only doing invitational events
Deleteyou are such a devoted and loyal fan, JOhn, hats off yo you! I saw martine play, too bad I also had point and shoot that time, and at night, my shots no good. :( hopefully, you get to realize your dream of seeing her and have a picture of her
ReplyDeletesaw her. but no photos with her. blog about wimbledon is up.
DeleteAs loyal as you are one day you will have to let her go and get enthused about another player. However she would be proud of you I am sure.
ReplyDeletei still do watch tennis but not that impressed with the new breeds
DeleteIncisive and smart. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThanks :-)
Deleteenjoy totomai. pasalubong.
ReplyDeleteHa ha. Hug.
DeleteI can relate to being a "fanboy". I went to Manila just to see Jason Mraz perform on stage. hahaha :D I didn't get a picture with him, though. Hope you can get one with Martina.
ReplyDeleteNo. Wasn't able to have one. so near yet so far haha
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