| | MELBOURNE, Australia -- Monica Seles, a four-time Australian
Open champion, has been forced to withdraw from the first Grand
Slam of the new year because of a foot injury.
|  | | Monica Seles won the Australian Open in 1991, 1992, 1993 and in 1996.
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An injured right foot has sidelined the former world No. 1 since
October last year. She advised Australian Open organizers Tuesday (Monday in the U.S.) that she was unable to play at the tournament starting Jan. 17 at
Melbourne Park.
Tournament chief executive Paul McNamee said it was
disappointing to lose a sentimental favorite like Seles.
"We wish Monica well for a full recovery and hope to see her
out here next year," he said.
The 26-year-old won the Australian Open in 1991, 1992, 1993 and
in 1996, which was her first Grand Slam title after a two-year
absence from the tour.
She has also won two French Open and two U.S. Open titles. | |
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