It was the moment that altered the course of tennis history, and sent shockwaves through world sport. On the 30th anniversary of the 'unthinkable' act, we reveal the missed detail in Monica Seles' 'incredible' comeback.
It was a feeling many players would experience over the following three years, until a single moment that changed the course of tennis history.
"In such a short period Seles had such a massive impact on women's tennis, which is not talked about enough," Smith said."That's my view, and I'm sure a lot of the champions of our sport would say the same thing, that she was on the road to being up there with Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert, Steffi Graf and then subsequently what Serena Williams did.Monica Seles and Steffi Graf, before the 1996 US Open final, which Graf won in straight sets.
Her winning run came to an end at the hands of, ironically, Steffi Graf, in the final of the US Open. "It was an extraordinary comeback. It was great for the game. It was really important and I think it inspired a lot of other athletes around the world about what was possible.Monica Seles with Martina Navratilova before the 1991 US Open final, which Seles would win.
"You never really hear the Williams sisters talk about their heroes, but if they're asked for a name, they both say Monica Seles. "She was so kind off the court, but when she got on court she was just incredible, so in the zone, one of the most focused and determined players you'll meet," she added. "I was really struggling after I lost in the first round, a really tough match that went about four hours, one of the longest matches ever at Roland-Garros," Dokic said.
Seles would end up beating Dokic in the bronze medal playoff at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, but the Australian said it was "amazing" to see the love Seles received from fans all around the world."When you see those images of her being stabbed, it's frightening," she said.
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