Martina Hingis won in her return to the WTA Tour, teaming with Daniela Hantuchova for a 6-1 6-1 doubles victory over Julia Goerges and Darija Jurak on Wednesday in the Southern California Open.
Hingis, the 32-year-old former top-ranked singles player whose last tour match was September 2007, consistently showed the deft hands that made her a nine-time Grand Slam doubles champion before a sparse crowd that gave her a warm ovation when she was introduced.
Hingis didn't touch the ball until the fifth point of the match but flashed her doubles talent when she hit a backhand volley right at Jurak for a point in the second game.
Hingis is scheduled to play doubles with Hantuchova in four tournaments, including the US Open.
The 'Swiss Miss' has retired twice previously, the first time in early 2003 at 22 and the last time in November 2007.
