Martina Hingis enjoyed her magic carpet ride into the quarterfinals of the Toray Pan Pacific Open on Wednesday.

Martina HingisMartina Hingis stretches for a return against Nicole Pratt during their second-round match at the Toray Pan Pacific Open. The former world No. 1 won 6-1, 7-5. AP PHOTO

The former world No. 1, chasing a record fifth title, beat Australia's Nicole Pratt 6-1, 7-5 in their second round match and raved afterward over the fast furry floor at Tokyo Metropolitan Gym.