Monica Seles

Описание: Monica Seles is a former professional tennis player widely regarded as one of the greatest to play the game. Born on December 2, 1973, in Novi Sad, Yugoslavia (now Serbia), she began her career as a tennis prodigy. Known for her unique two-handed forehand and backhand strokes, Seles dominated the women’s tennis scene in the early 1990s.

Career Highlights:
Grand Slam Titles: She won 9 Grand Slam singles titles, including:
4 Australian Opens (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996)
3 French Opens (1990, 1991, 1992)
2 US Opens (1991, 1992)
At just 16, she claimed her first Grand Slam title, becoming the youngest French Open champion in 1990.
Seles held the world No. 1 ranking for a total of 178 weeks during her career.
Tragic Setback:
In 1993, during a match in Hamburg, Seles was stabbed by a spectator, causing a major disruption in her career. The attack left her physically and emotionally scarred, and she took a two-year hiatus from the sport.

Comeback:
Seles returned to professional tennis in 1995 and achieved some success, including winning the Australian Open in 1996. However, she never fully regained her pre-attack dominance.

Legacy:
Inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2009.
Known for her grit, mental toughness, and powerful baseline game, she inspired many players with her resilience and dedication.
Seles also brought a vibrant, youthful energy to tennis, being one of the first to incorporate loud grunting during matches.
Off the court, Monica Seles is an advocate for mental health awareness and a motivational speaker, sharing her story of perseverance and triumph.