After several months' rest for injury, Amelie Mauresmo is coming back to tennis again. Instead of choosing the tournaments in Europe, the 24 WTA titles winner took China Open to start again and to get back to her best level.

"I like it here. I just want to reach my good level and get back to practice. This is the place I choose to start again," the currently No.11 in the world explained her trip to Beijing.

In this year's Roland Garros, Mauresmo was beaten by Safarova 3-6, 6-7 and finally reached the third round. After that, she was injured in July and took nearly two month's rest.

"For 5-6 months I didn't touch rackets. But I still did some physical practice for fun. I had much quality time with my family and friends. I've played in the tournaments for 10 years and I think I need time to have a break. After a while I felt I missed tennis and then I decided to take my racket and get back."

Though she was currently out of Top 10, the French player still had confidence to start again next year.

"It's really difficult for me to recover from my surgery in March. My doctor said the injury would definitely affect my physical energy. That's why I decide to come back here and prepare to get back. 2007 is almost behind. I will definitely play 4-5 tournaments and get ready to reach into Top 10 again next year. My goal for next year will also include Grand Slam and Olympic Games."

(Xinhua News Agency September 17, 2007)