<p>Two-time singles Grand Slam winner Mary Pierce of France was named the ambassador for this year's edition of the TCS World 10K on Thursday.</p>.<p>Pierce, who clinched the French Open by beating Conchita Martínez in 2000, is the last player -- male or female -- from her country to have won a singles title at the Roland Garros.</p>.<p>The World 10K is scheduled for May 27 this year.</p>.<p>“I am excited to be the ambassador for the upcoming TCS World 10k race in Bengaluru! I always enjoyed running, it was a part of my training. It not only builds you physically, but it also improves your health and strengthens your mind! I wish all the participants good and have a great race!", Pierce told the organisers in a telephonic chat. </p>.<p>Pierce reached her career-high singles ranking of world No 3 in 1995, post her first Grand Slam singles title -- the Australian Open -- in January 1995. The 43-year-old has also won two doubles majors, one being the Wimbledon mixed doubles crown with Mahesh Bhupathi in 2005. The triumph was also her last Grand Slam crown in a 17-year-old career which was marred by a serious knee injury.</p>.<p>Pierce currently trains young tennis players in Mauritius. Vivek Singh, joint managing director of Procam International, said Pierce's career story will inspire the runners of the World 10K. </p>.<p>"Having Mary in our midst is a great honour and we are grateful for her presence. As an athlete, Mary’s personal story of grit and pure hard work will inspire many of our runners, while her post-professional tennis career life will encourage people to look beyond the finish line," he said. </p>
<p>Two-time singles Grand Slam winner Mary Pierce of France was named the ambassador for this year's edition of the TCS World 10K on Thursday.</p>.<p>Pierce, who clinched the French Open by beating Conchita Martínez in 2000, is the last player -- male or female -- from her country to have won a singles title at the Roland Garros.</p>.<p>The World 10K is scheduled for May 27 this year.</p>.<p>“I am excited to be the ambassador for the upcoming TCS World 10k race in Bengaluru! I always enjoyed running, it was a part of my training. It not only builds you physically, but it also improves your health and strengthens your mind! I wish all the participants good and have a great race!", Pierce told the organisers in a telephonic chat. </p>.<p>Pierce reached her career-high singles ranking of world No 3 in 1995, post her first Grand Slam singles title -- the Australian Open -- in January 1995. The 43-year-old has also won two doubles majors, one being the Wimbledon mixed doubles crown with Mahesh Bhupathi in 2005. The triumph was also her last Grand Slam crown in a 17-year-old career which was marred by a serious knee injury.</p>.<p>Pierce currently trains young tennis players in Mauritius. Vivek Singh, joint managing director of Procam International, said Pierce's career story will inspire the runners of the World 10K. </p>.<p>"Having Mary in our midst is a great honour and we are grateful for her presence. As an athlete, Mary’s personal story of grit and pure hard work will inspire many of our runners, while her post-professional tennis career life will encourage people to look beyond the finish line," he said. </p>