Seles reveals myasthenia gravis diagnosis
Summary
Monica Seles, a former top tennis player, announced she has myasthenia gravis, a condition that weakens muscles. She wants to raise awareness about the disease before the US Open. Seles, now 51, noticed symptoms about five years ago and is speaking out to help educate others.Key Facts
- Monica Seles was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis three years ago, a disease that causes muscle weakness.
- She is speaking publicly about her condition to raise awareness.
- Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular autoimmune disease that can affect many parts of the body, including muscles controlling the eyes.
- Seles, now 51, first noticed symptoms approximately five years ago.
- She decided to reveal her condition now, before the US Open tennis tournament.
- Seles, a former tennis world number one, won nine Grand Slam titles in her career.
- Her career was impacted by a stabbing incident in 1993, after which she won only one more major title.
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