Tennis: Seles, 34, won 53 singles and six doubles tournaments - including nine grand slam titles. Monica Seles has announced her retirement from professional tennis.
"Tennis has been and will always be a huge part of my life," said Seles in a statement. "I have for some time considered a return to professional play, but I have now decided not to pursue that."
Seles added: "I will continue to play exhibitions, participate in charity events, promote the sport, but will no longer plan my schedule around the WTA Tour.
"I look forward to pursuing other opportunities with the same passion and energy that fuelled my dedication to tennis, and to devote 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 over the years.
"They have inspired me throughout my career in the good times and comforted me in the bad times. I will miss them all as much as I will miss competing in the game of tennis."