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Prologue

June 2020, a few days after the end of the Lockdown decreed due to the coronavirus pandemic.We are sitting in the Lobby of the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz.In front of us, the biggest Swiss sportswoman of all time, the one who, so long, wanted to have anything to do with the media.She looks at us, questions us.

It was not easy to get in touch with Martina Hingis.After many refusals over the years, she had finally agreed to speak to us.This first meeting was followed by many others, during which she told us about her life.For almost a year, we have often found ourselves and there, suddenly, the question falls:

"In fact, why did you want to spend so much time with me?"

"Why did you agree to participate?"We answered him.

"Because I noticed that, maybe once, I could explain my version of things.Show me as I really am.I said to myself: luck presents itself and I hope it will be so.»»»»»»»»

She who usually speaks without points or comma, who is constantly joking and laughs, offers herself a longer break.

"I would just like to finally show my true face.Not the arrogant chipie which refused to give interviews.No, I want to explain the Martina that I am really.»»»»»»»»

This followed what she has repeated since then, until the last meeting shortly before the publication of this text: "My story is not a victim story, this is the story of asuccess.»»»»»»»»