Martina Hingis recently made a rare appearance on the tennis court alongside Kim Clijsters at the 2025 Dallas Open, years after her official retirement from professional tennis in 2017. The two former Grand Slam champions and world No. 1s faced off in an exhibition match as part of the Women’s Tennis Classic, marking a special event for fans of the sport[1][2][7].
The exhibition match was held at the Ford Center at The Star, with the Dallas Open itself newly upgraded from an ATP 250 to an ATP 500 event. Hingis and Clijsters each took one of the first two sets in closely contested play, and Hingis ultimately emerged victorious in the tie-break. Following her win, Hingis shared the decisive point with fans on her Instagram account[2]. After the match, both players wore NFL-inspired jerseys and gifted tennis balls to the crowd, engaging with spectators and celebrating the occasion[2].
The Dallas Open’s annual Women’s Tennis Classic regularly features appearances from tennis legends, and the announcement of Hingis and Clijsters’ participation generated significant excitement, as both are among the select few to simultaneously hold the world No. 1 ranking in singles and doubles[1][7].
Aside from her recent on-court exhibition, Hingis remains active on social media, sharing updates about her post-retirement life, including family, travel, and tennis-related events[5].
References
- [1] Martina Hingis: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker
- [2] Martina Hingis makes rare appearance with Kim Clijsters at Dallas Open
- [5] Martina Hingis (@martinahingis80) • Instagram photos and videos
- [7] Tennis legends Martina Hingis and Kim Clijsters to play 2025 Dallas Open exhibition match