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Monica Seles Reveals Three-Year Myasthenia Gravis Diagnosis

Her announcement before the US Open marks the launch of an awareness campaign with argenx to spotlight the daily challenges of myasthenia gravis.

Overview

  • Seles first noticed double vision and missed balls during family tennis games, leading to a neurologist referral and a myasthenia gravis diagnosis three years ago.
  • She says fluctuating ocular and limb weakness from the autoimmune disorder has made routine tasks such as drying her hair considerably more difficult.
  • In her first public disclosure ahead of the August 24 US Open, Seles partnered with immunology firm argenx to launch the Go for Greater campaign.
  • Medical authorities describe myasthenia gravis as a chronic, unpredictable disease with no cure, where treatments focus on controlling symptom flare-ups.
  • Framing this revelation as another personal “reset,” Seles draws on past comebacks to emphasize resilience and her commitment to mentoring others.