9- time Grand Slam champion Monica Seles reveals battling Myasthenia Gravis: ‘It took me quite some time to really absorb it'
Monica Seles opens up about dealing with Myasthenia Gravis
Monica Seles, a celebrated name in the world of tennis, has gone public about her battle with Myasthenia Gravis. In an interaction with the Associated Press, the 51-year-old revealed that she first noticed symptoms of this condition in 2020, nearly five years ago, while playing tennis with friends and family.
'I would be playing [tennis] with some kids or family members. I was like, 'Yeah, I see two balls.' These are obviously symptoms that you can't ignore,' she said.
Seles added that it took her a while to 'absorb' what had happened as the condition affected her day-to-day life.
"It took me quite some time to really absorb it, speak openly about it, because it's a difficult one. It affects my day-to-day life quite a lot,' added Seles.
She decided to open up about the disease, which currently has no cure, in order to spread awareness about it.
Her revelation comes ahead of the US Open, slated to begin on August 18.
Seles was an icon in the world of tennis. By the time she turned 19, the American sensation had already won eight major titles. Her journey started with a win at the 1990 French Open at just 16. Her career was tragically disrupted in 1993 when a fan stabbed her during a match in Hamburg. This forced her to take a break from the sport. She eventually returned but managed to claim only one more major title during the second leg of her professional journey. Seles called time on her career in 2003. She had 53 tournament wins. She was also ranked No. 1 for 178 weeks.
About Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia Gravis is a long-term autoimmune condition that affects the coordination between nerves and muscles, leading to weakness. It can affect the eyes, face, throat, and limbs. There's no cure for it but timely treatment can help control symptoms and enhance quality of life.
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