Three-time French Open champion Gustavo Kuerten will play his farewell season in 2008.
The 31-year-old Brazilian plans to play only in a few tournaments before retiring, but said he wants Roland Garros to be among them.
"I want to play in tournaments that are special for me," Kuerten said Friday. "I've been practicing and there are only a few details to finalize my schedule."
He also was expected to play in the Brasil Open and the Master Series in Miami.
Last year, Kuerten said for the first time that he may retire from professional tennis if he fails to stay competitive in 2008.
Ranked 680th by the ATP tour, Kuerten had a 2-7 singles record last season, his first playing regularly on tour since hip surgery in September 2004.
The Brazilian, ranked No. 1 in 2000, won the last of his 20 titles in February 2004. He won the French Open in 1997, 2000 and 2001.
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