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

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.
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