Monica Seles
Monica Seles is a former professional tennis player from Yugoslavia who became a naturalized American citizen. Born on December 2, 1973, she was one of the most dominant players in women's tennis during the 1990s, winning nine Grand Slam singles titles. Known for her powerful two-handed strokes and aggressive playing style, Seles was ranked world No. 1 for a total of 178 weeks. Her career was tragically interrupted in 1993 when she was stabbed by a deranged fan during a match, leading to a significant hiatus from the sport. After her return, Seles continued to compete at a high level and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2009. She remains a beloved figure in tennis history.
Born on Dec 02, 1973 (51 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 29,831 | $1,700,000 | 1,334$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 34,873 | $450,000 | 347$ |
| Ghana | 1 | 5.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 51,702 | $67,000 | 111$ |
| Totals | 3 | 114,273,957 | 116,406 | $2,217,000 | 1,792$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ghana:
Monica Seles was stabbed in the back by a deranged fan during a match in 1993, which affected her career.
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Argentina:
Monica Seles commented on the chaotic nature of the US Open.
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Canada:
Monica Seles commented on the chaos of the U.S. Open.
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United Kingdom:
Nine-time Grand Slam champion Monica Seles has revealed she was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis.
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Argentina:
Monica Seles, a former world number one tennis player, revealed that she suffers from myasthenia gravis, a chronic autoimmune disease.
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Luxembourg:
Ex-Tennis-Star Monica Seles spricht über schwere Erkrankung.
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Slovenia:
Monica Seles, a former tennis star, revealed her struggles with severe health issues due to muscle weakness.
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United States:
Monica Seles is a former world No. 1 who reached the Canadian Open women’s final in 1995.
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Canada:
Mboko was just the third wildcard in the Open Era to reach the final at this event, joining two former World No. 1 players — Monica Seles (1995) and Simona Halep (2015).
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Serbia:
Monica Seles is a former professional tennis player who was a rival of Mirka Federer during her career.
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