About
Monica Seles is a retired professional tennis player who represented both Yugoslavia and the United States during her career. She achieved the world No. 1 ranking in women's singles for 178 weeks and finished the year as the top-ranked player three times. Seles won 53 WTA Tour-level singles titles, including nine Grand Slam singles titles, with eight of those won as a teenager while representing Yugoslavia. Her career was marked by both incredible success and a tragic interruption.
Career Timeline
Pro Debut at 15
Turning professional at a young age, marking the start of her tennis career.
Youngest French Open Champion
Winning the French Open at 16 sky rocketed her to superstardom.
World Number One
Reaching number one established her as the dominant player.
Stabbing Incident
Tragically, this event derailed her career, causing emotional and physical trauma.
Comeback Grand Slam
Winning the Australian Open marked a successful comeback after the stabbing.
Official Retirement
Retiring from professional tennis after a storied career.
Tennis Legend
Remains a highly respected tennis icon.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026