Who won Australian Open 1997?
In 1997, at the age of 16-years and 117-days, the Swiss defeated former world No. 3 Mary Pierce in the final of the Australian Open. Perhaps the most impressive aspect to her win was the level of dominance the teenager exerted en route to her first Grand Slam.
How old was Martina Hingis when she won Grand Slam?
age 16
Hingis opened 1997 ranked fourth in the world and won six straight tournaments, including the Australian Open. With that victory she became, at age 16, the second youngest player ever to win a Grand Slam; Lottie Dod had won Wimbledon at age 15 in 1887. During the year Hingis also gained the top ranking.
Who is the youngest male tennis Grand Slam winner?
Michael Chang
Youngest Grand Slam Champion
| Rank | Country | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA | Michael Chang |
| 2 | GER | Boris Becker |
| 3 | SWE | Mats Wilander |
| 4 | SWE | Bjorn Borg |
Who won the Australian Open tennis in 1997?
Fourth-seeded Martina Hingis won in the final 6–2, 6–2 over Mary Pierce to capture the women’s singles tennis title at the 1997 Australian Open. Hingis did not lose a set in the entire tournament.
What is Martina Hingis’Grand Slam win at the Australian Open?
It was Hingis’ 1st career Grand Slam title and her 1st Australian Open title. Hingis became the first Swiss player – male or female – to win a Grand Slam singles title.
When was the last time the Australian Open was held?
It was the 85th edition of the Australian Open and was held from 13 through 26 January 1997. Prior to the 2021 US Open, this was the last Grand Slam tournament not to feature Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, or Venus Williams in the main singles draw.
How old was Maria Sharapova when she won the Australian Open?
In 1997, at the age of 16-years and 117-days, the Swiss defeated former world No.3 Mary Pierce in the final of the Australian Open. Perhaps the most impressive aspect to her win was the level of dominance the teenager exerted en route to her first Grand Slam.