Associated Press

Zurich, February 8:

Martina Hingis, the former top player on women’s tennis circuit, says she is enjoying life outside the tough world of professional sport and focusing on her private life — which includes England soccer star Sol Campbell.

Hingis, who played her first competitive match since 2002 last week in Thailand, said she has no plans to return full-time to the tour, but will continue to play in exhibition matches and charity events.

“I have a very good life and enjoyed all the freedom over the last two years,” the 24 year-old Swiss said.

Quizzed over her rumored relationship with Campbell, Hingis said she enjoys the company of Campbell. But, pressed on whether Campbell is her “new love,” she said: “That’s too strong a word. I like Sol a lot and we see each other whenever possible, but he has many matches and I have my appointments as well,” she said. “It is not easy for us both.”

Hingis and Campbell reportedly first met at a gala gathering hosted by the UN in London in December.