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Monica Seles says she is likely to retire if she is unable to play at
the start of the 2005 season.
"By January, I will make a decision. If I can't play then I probably
will (retire)," the 30-year-old told the Sarasota Herald Tribune.

"I'm trying to get ready to play. I don't want to talk about
retirement because I'm still trying so hard."

The 10-times Grand Slam champion has been out of action since June
2003 because of a foot injury.

She has had to abort several comebacks because of setbacks in her
recovery, but she remains positive that the injury is healing.

"I am trying to stay in a positive frame of mind," Seles said.

"I have been feeling good. I have been hitting in the morning and
then in the afternoon about three times a week. It is feeling better."