Date of Birth: December 2, 1973
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Date of Death: (As of the latest update, Monica Seles is alive.)
Biography
Monica Seles, born on December 2, 1973, in Novi Sad, Yugoslavia (now Serbia), is a retired professional tennis player and former world No. 1. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest female tennis players of all time. Seles began playing tennis at a young age, coached by her father Karolj Seles, and quickly rose to prominence with her powerful two-handed strokes on both sides. At the tender age of 16, she won her first Grand Slam title at the French Open in 1990, making her the youngest-ever champion at Roland Garros. Throughout her career, Seles won a total of 9 Grand Slam singles titles, including four Australian Opens (1991-1993, 1996), three French Opens (1990, 1991, 1992), and two US Opens (1991, 1992). Her career was tragically interrupted in 1993 when she was stabbed on court by a deranged fan during a match in Hamburg, Germany. This incident forced her out of the sport for over two years. Despite the setback, Seles made a triumphant return to tennis in 1995 and continued to compete at a high level, although she never quite regained her previous dominance. In 2003, Seles played her last professional match and officially retired in 2008. Post-retirement, she has been involved in various philanthropic activities, coaching, and has authored a book, “Getting a Grip: On My Body, My Mind, My Self,” which details her struggles and triumphs both on and off the court.
5 Interesting Facts about Monica Seles
1. Monica Seles became the youngest-ever French Open champion at the age of 16.
2. She was ranked world No. 1 in singles for a total of 178 weeks.
3. Seles won 53 career singles titles and six doubles titles.
4. She was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2009.
5. Seles is an accomplished author, having written a memoir and a series of young adult novels.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Monica Seles
1. “I never really did Christmas before. Christmas Day? I mean – what’s that? What’s it all about? I was always playing tennis.”
2. “I don’t believe in playing hurt, in taking injections to play.”
3. “You always have to keep changing and evolving, but the main thing is to keep the core and essence of what you’re doing the same.”
4. “Monica Seles: Tennis has given me so much; it’s my whole life. So when I had the opportunity to come back, I took it.”
5. “I think being a woman athlete is a great thing. We don’t have to fit into a specific size or mold. We can be diverse and still be successful.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Monica Seles is estimated to be around $20 million.
Children
Monica Seles does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Monica Seles – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monica_Seles
3. [Monica Seles’ Official Website](http://www.monicaselessite.com/
4. [Monica Seles Biography on WTA](https://www.wtatennis.com/players/190034/name
