Monica Seles shares MG diagnosis

Monica Seles says she was diagnosed in 2022 with myasthenia gravis, a chronic neuromuscular autoimmune disease.

Monica Seles reveals diagnosis of myasthenia gravis

Monica Seles, a Hall of Fame tennis player, says she was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis in 2022. She told the Associated Press that symptoms began while she was playing and included double vision and weakness in her arms and legs. Seles says she kept the issue private until now because MG is a chronic neuromuscular condition that can affect daily life.

She says sharing her diagnosis is meant to raise awareness and help others recognize MG symptoms. She describes her life as a series of resets and compares the new diagnosis to past turning points, such as moving to the United States at 13 and overcoming a trauma earlier in life. Seles plans to continue mentoring young players while managing the condition.

The disclosure fits a broader pattern of athletes using personal health stories to humanize medical conditions and push for support and research. When a well known athlete speaks publicly about MG, it can help demystify the illness and encourage people to seek medical advice.

MG is relatively rare but affects people across ages. It often presents with eye symptoms like double vision and with muscle weakness, which can disrupt everyday activities. The conversation around MG can broaden awareness and improve access to information and resources, but it also requires careful reporting to avoid sensationalism and misinformation and to respect privacy.

Highlights

A reminder that personal health stories can spark change without oversimplifying medical facts.