Hingis looks to climb back to the top
(Reuters)
Updated: 2006-03-10 10:33

"When your body doesn't allow you to do things that you want to do, then it becomes frustrating," she said.

"Mentally, you just lose the motivation because you know you can't play the best tennis you need to play against the top girls. But I'm healthy again and I hope I can stay like that."

Not every player is sure Hingis can rule the roost again.

Top seed Justine Henin-Hardenne, who beat Hingis in Sydney in January, is impressed with the Swiss's play, but isn't convinced she can peak in the sport again.

"She's played very consistent since the beginning of the year," Henin said. "She went to another level, and against the top players it will take a little more time until she can get used to the rhythms we have to play now. But top five is hard.

"I think she can do it, but she will have to play great."

Myskina isn't convinced either, but won't count her out.

"She can beat a lot of players but it's hard to compete against players like (Amelie) Mauresmo and Sharapova," the Russian said.

"She'll need time to get back at the same level that she was at."

No seeds were in action at the Pacific Life Open on Wednesday.

American Ashley Harkleroad defeated Zi Yan 6-3 7-5, setting up a clash with number two Lindsay Davenport.

Greece's Eleni Daniilidou beat Maria Elena Camerin 6-2 2-6 6-3 and will play 13th seed Maria Isabel Garrigues next.