Latest News - Updated 16 January 2005

Daniela ready for success, says Martina

Daniela Hantuchova has put her problems behind her and is on her way back to the top twenty, according to her new doubles partner and tennis legend Martina Navratilova.

Hantuchova's dip in form coincided with rumours of an eating disorder that had allegedly reduced her weight by five kilos to a mere 56 kg.

But Hantuchova has always claimed that her weight loss was due to a more vigorous training schedule, a view supported by Navratilova.

"It's difficult to keep weight on when you are playing. She had other problems as well", said Navratilova, without giving details. She continued "She [Daniela] had her success too fast and had trouble sustaining it. But she wants it badly".

A healthier-looking Hantuchova has been seen practicing for her first round encounter with Japan's Akiko Morigami at the Australian open, where she hopes to get back to winning ways.

The encounter will take place on Show Court 2 on Tuesday morning.