Monica Seles opens up about her struggle with the rare muscle condition, myasthenia gravis.
Tennis champion Monica Celes has become the first person to openly discuss her fight with myasthenia gravis, a rare and incurable disease affecting the muscles. As noted by the National Institute of Neuropathy and Stroke, this condition is classified as a chronic neuromuscular disease. It involves spontaneous muscle contractions that impact various parts of the […]
What is myasthenia gravis? Tennis star Monica Seles has been diagnosed.
Monica Ceres, a former Grand Slam champion known for her impressive two-handed playing style, is now facing a different challenge—one that isn’t just about tennis. At 51, the International Tennis Hall of Famer has disclosed that she has been privately battling a rare neuromuscular condition known as Myasthenia Gravis for the past three years. “It’s […]
Monica Seles shares her myasthenia gravis diagnosis: ‘It’s a tough challenge’
Monica Ceres Opens Up About Health After Rare Diagnosis Monica Ceres, a nine-time Grand Slam champion, is speaking publicly for the first time about her health struggles following a rare diagnosis. Three years ago, she was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, a neuromuscular autoimmune disease. Having recently been inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, […]
Tennis great Monica Seles discloses she has a rare chronic autoimmune condition
Monica Ceres Discusses Her Journey with Myasthenia Monica Ceres was the first to recognize the symptoms of myasthenia, an autoimmune disorder affecting neuromuscular function, during a recent chat with the Associated Press. “I was playing with some kids and, honestly, I missed the ball. It was like, ‘Yeah, I see two balls.’ Those are symptoms […]