Biography of monica seles boyfriend
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Monica Seles
Serbian–American tennis player (b. 1973)
The native form of this personal name is Szeles Mónika. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
Seles in 2002 | |
Country (sports) | Yugoslavia (1988–1992) Yugoslavia (1992–1994) United States (1994–2008) |
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Residence | Sarasota, Florida, United States |
Born | (1973-12-02) December 2, 1973 (age 51) Novi Sad, SR Serbia, Yugoslavia |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1] |
Turned pro | 1989 |
Retired | 2008 (last match in 2003) |
Plays | Left-handed (two-handed both sides) |
Prize money | US$14,891,762[2] |
Int. Tennis HoF | 2009 (member page) |
Career record | 595–122 |
Career titles | 53 |
Highest ranking | No. 1 (March 11, 1991) |
Australian Open | W (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996) |
French Open | W (1990, 1991, 1992) |
Wimbledon | F (1992) |
US Open | W (1991, 1992) |
Tour Finals | W (1990, 1991, 1992) |
Olympic Games | Bronze (2000) |
Career record | 89–45 |
Career titles | 6 |
Highest ranking | No. 16 (April 22, 1991) |
Australian Open | SF (1991, 2001) |
French Open | 3R (1990) |
Wimbledon | QF (1999) |
US Open | QF (1999) |
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