Seles not ready to retire just yet

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PARIS (AP) -- Sidelined the past two years by a foot injury, Monica Seles still hopes to make a comeback. Seles' most recent match was in the 2003 French Open, but she said Thursday she wants to wait on retirement. ``I'm still keeping all options open,'' the nine-time Grand Slam champion said in a conference call from her home in Florida. ``But I have a level I want to play at if I return competitively.'' Seles said pain persists in her left foot following a stress fracture, making it impossible to practice more than twice a week. One week the foot will feel fine, but the next week could bring ``terrible pain,'' she said. ``It's just not holding up,'' Seles said. ``Slowly, slowly I keep playing better and better.'' After the injury, she wore a cast for months to help the foot heal and couldn't walk without crutches for another few months. During that time, she said, she thought about retirement a lot. ``Once I retire, I want to retire for good,'' Seles said. ``I'll know it in my heart. ... I really hope my body is going to let me play -- in any shape or form. It doesn't have to be professionally.'' If she can't come back, tennis will lose one of its greatest champions and a fan favorite. Seles' engaging personality and giggle are as well-known as her two-handed strokes from both sides and the accompanying two-note grunts. For now, Seles is focusing on helping young players. She will be the guest of honor at the Rogers Cup in Toronto in August to inaugurate the women's tournament. ``In terms of tennis, for me, it's more about giving back,'' Seles said. ``That's kind of my ultimate goal in terms of tennis.'' -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc) ◆ From: 140.115.204.49