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Monica Seles Fights Myasthenia Gravis with Resilience

2/12/2026

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Monica Seles, tennis legend, revealed in 2022 that she was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG).
Her MG symptoms include double vision and leg weakness that affect her daily life and fitness routine.
She has won 53 WTA singles titles.
She manages the condition through a positive mindset, medication, and lifestyle changes.
She emphasizes mental health and small joys as part of her resilience after the 1993 stabbing.

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Story summary

Monica Seles, tennis legend, revealed in 2022 that she was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG).
Her MG symptoms include double vision and leg weakness that affect her daily life and fitness routine.
She has won 53 WTA singles titles.
She manages the condition through a positive mindset, medication, and lifestyle changes.
She emphasizes mental health and small joys as part of her resilience after the 1993 stabbing.