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Monica Seles reveals she has myasthenia gravis, declares 'game, set, unsteady'

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In a press conference that sounded more like a plot twist than a tennis update, Monica Seles revealed she has myasthenia gravis.

The former world No. 1 said the diagnosis helps explain why her muscles tire at crucial moments, especially during slow-motion highlight reels.

Doctors described MG as a condition that can make muscles tire quickly, prompting Seles to joke that even tying her shoes now requires a strategic timeout.

Asked how this would affect her game, she quipped, ‘My serves may wobble, but my spirit won’t’—a line that drew more applause than a perfectly placed drop shot.

Her coach said the team will adapt training to emphasize stability and endurance, not sympathy, insisting the racquet remains upright—usually.

Fans flooded social media with support, launching a hashtag campaign: #MGMode, complete with memes about gravity and balancing acts on the baseline.

Tour officials promised accommodations, noting there will be no ‘gentleman’s clause’ for MG—competition remains as relentless as ever.

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Gatorade announced a cheeky ‘Nerve-Assist’ line of beverages marketed to busy nerves, because hydration is apparently a state of mind.

Seles herself stressed this won’t stop her from competing, promising every long rally will become a public demonstration of resilience.

Rivals offered goodwill, with one veteran joking he would wear ankle weights to relate to the nerve-filled drama on the court.

Medical experts remind readers that MG is treatable and many people live full lives, which Seles says she intends to use to raise awareness.

Analysts noted the storyline could be more dramatic than a tiebreak at Wimbledon, and more uplifting than any post-match press conference.

Seles hinted she might use the platform to advocate for disability awareness in sports, turning her diagnosis into a new kind of service—serve with purpose.

As the arena lights glow and the ball lands, Seles proves you can wobble and still win the point, because athletes are stronger than a case of gravity.


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