Nine-time Grand Slam champion who dominated women's tennis before a horrific on-court stabbing almost ended her career — her comeback was one of sport's most courageous.
Monica Seles won nine Grand Slam singles titles and was world number one before she was stabbed by a deranged fan of Steffi Graf during a changeover in Hamburg in 1993. She was 19 and had already won eight Grand Slam titles. She missed two years of tennis before returning to win the 1996 Australian Open. Many believe she would have broken Steffi Graf's record of 22 Grand Slam titles had the attack not occurred.
She won eight Grand Slam titles before the age of 20 — at the time the most by any player at that age. She was stabbed mid-match at 19.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- Australian Open 4x
- French Open 3x
- US Open 2x
- World No.1