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Quote by Monica Seles

“You have to want to play it all day, every day to get to the top.”

Quote by Monica Seles

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Monica Seles, born on December 2, 1973, is a former professional tennis player. She achieved significant success in the world of women's tennis, particularly in singles. Seles rose rapidly to the top of the rankings in the early 1990s and became one of the world's best players. Known for her powerful serve and exceptional net play, she won nine Grand Slam singles titles, including two French Open and two Wimbledon championships. more

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