One of the best and most popular players in Sony Ericsson WTA Tour history,
Monica Seles, announced her retirement from professional tennis Thursday.
Monica Seles, announced her retirement from professional tennis Thursday.
Larry Scott, CEO of the WTA Tour, paid tribute to Seles. "Monica Seles is
one of the great champions in the history of the WTA Tour, and an inspiration
and role model for millions of fans throughout the world. "No one will ever
forget the fierce determination and will to win that Monica brought to the
court, nor the caring and warm person that she has always been off the court.
"……………………………
one of the great champions in the history of the WTA Tour, and an inspiration
and role model for millions of fans throughout the world. "No one will ever
forget the fierce determination and will to win that Monica brought to the
court, nor the caring and warm person that she has always been off the court.
"……………………………
Monica retired, officially. One word for her—LEGEND.
"Tennis has been and will always be a huge part of my life. I have for some
time considered a return to professional play, but I have now decided not to
pursue that," Seles said. "I will continue to play exhibitions, participate
in charity events and promote the sport, but will no longer plan my schedule
around the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour. I look forward to pursuing other
opportunities with the same passion and energy that fueled my dedication to
tennis and to devoting more time to two of my passions – children and
animals. I especially want to thank all my wonderful, loyal fans for all
of their support for me over the years. They have inspired me throughout
my career in the good times and comforted me in the bad times. I have
always been so proud to have such a special group of precious fans to
call my very own and felt they were the best an athlete could ever hope
to have. I will miss them all as much as I will miss competing in the
game of tennis."
time considered a return to professional play, but I have now decided not to
pursue that," Seles said. "I will continue to play exhibitions, participate
in charity events and promote the sport, but will no longer plan my schedule
around the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour. I look forward to pursuing other
opportunities with the same passion and energy that fueled my dedication to
tennis and to devoting more time to two of my passions – children and
animals. I especially want to thank all my wonderful, loyal fans for all
of their support for me over the years. They have inspired me throughout
my career in the good times and comforted me in the bad times. I have
always been so proud to have such a special group of precious fans to
call my very own and felt they were the best an athlete could ever hope
to have. I will miss them all as much as I will miss competing in the
game of tennis."
As someone said, Now Monica retired, she can finally be introduced into the
Tennis Hall of Fame.Yes, she is so deserved.
Tennis Hall of Fame.Yes, she is so deserved.
One video made by some die-hard fans posted at youtube.
