In Memories of Karajol Seles

   Karolj Seles, the father and coach of women's tennis star Monica Seles, has lost his 
five-year battle with cancer. Seles, 64, died Thursday in Sarasota with his wife of 
35 years, Ester, his son, Zoltan and Monica at his side. Seles was a popular and respected 
figure in the international tennis community for many years. He was known for his charisma 
and humor. He was Monica's father and tennis coach, but there was more to it. There was a real 
bond between them. He was very important to her.
   
   In January 1997, Seles began chemotherapy for leiomyosarcoma. Originally, he was diagnosed 
with prostate cancer in June 1993 and with gastric malignancy in December that year. 
   
   Despite a condition continually weakened by the cancer and the treatments, Seles attended 
many of Monica's tournaments. He last saw her play in August in Atlanta.