Hingis, Majoli In Semis

Sat., Dec. 6, 1997

Compiled From Wire Services

Martina Hingis and Iva Majoli remained unbeaten in the Masters of Champions tennis tournament and qualified for the semifinals.

Hingis, the world’s No. 1 player, defeated Anke Huber 6-4, 7-6 (7-3), after previously beating Mary Pierce and Amanda Coetzer.

Majoli downed Lindsay Davenport 2-6, 6-2, 6-2. Earlier, Majoli defeated Irina Spirlea and Mary Joe Fernandez.

Hingis will play Davenport, and Majoli will meet Huber in today’s semifinals.

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