Monica Seles

Retired World No. 1 Tennis Player & International Tennis Hall of Famer; Youngest-Ever French Open Winner

Travels From Travels From:
Sarasota, FL, USA
Speaking Fee Speaking Fee:
REQUEST BOOKING INFORMATION

Monica Seles Biography

Monica Seles is a retired professional tennis player whose powerful game and fierce competitiveness made her one of the most formidable players of her time. Known for her two-handed strokes on both forehand and backhand sides and for the distinctive grunts she made with nearly every shot, Seles dominated women's tennis in the early 1990s. A former world No. 1, she won nine Grand Slam singles titles, eight of them as a teenager while representing Yugoslavia, and the final one while representing the United States, and 53 WTA singles titles.

Seles turned professional in 1989, and her impact was immediate. At just 16, she won her first Grand Slam title at the French Open in 1990, becoming the youngest-ever champion at Roland Garros. She went on to capture eight Grand Slam singles titles by the age of 19, including three Australian Opens, three French Opens, and two US Opens. Her aggressive baseline play and relentless intensity on the court set her apart from her peers.

Seles' career came to an abrupt halt at a 1993 match when she was stabbed in the back by a crazed fan of tennis rival Steffi Graf. The wound was not critical, but the attack forced Seles to take a two-year hiatus from professional tennis, significantly impacting her career trajectory. Though she enjoyed some success after rejoining the tour in 1995, including a fourth Australian Open title in 1996, she was unable to consistently reproduce her best form. She played her last professional match at the 2003 French Open, but did not officially retire until February 2008.

Seles was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2009. Regarded by many in the sport as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, she was named one of the "30 Legends of Women's Tennis: Past, Present and Future" by TIME Magazine. Several players and historians have stated that Seles had the potential to become the most accomplished female player of all time had she not been stabbed. Off the court, Seles has been involved in various charitable activities and has become an inspirational speaker, sharing her experiences of overcoming adversity and advocating for mental health awareness.

BOOK Monica Seles

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/16/2024.

Monica Seles Videos

  • Monica Seles Loves Tennis Too Much To Ever Quit
    Retired Professional Tennis Player Monica Seles talks about the small steps she has taken to overcome obstacles during her career.
  • May 5 1993 - Monica Seles press conference
    Held less than a week after she was stabbed during a match in Hamburg, Germany.
  • Monica Seles Talks On B.E.D.

Monica Seles Books

  • Getting a Grip: On My Body, My Mind, My Self
    Getting a Grip: On My Body, My Mind, My Self
  • Monica: From Fear to Victory
    Monica: From Fear to Victory

Speaker Lists Featuring Monica Seles

FAQs on booking Monica Seles

  • How do I book Monica Seles to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Monica Seles for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Monica Seles, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Monica Seles or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Monica Seles

    Speaking fees for Monica Seles, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Monica Seles are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Monica Seles, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Monica Seles speak about?

  • Where does Monica Seles travel from?

    Monica Seles generally travels from Sarasota, FL, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Monica Seles’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Monica Seles for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Monica Seles for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Monica Seles or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Monica Seles is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Monica Seles for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Monica Seles generally travels from Sarasota, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Martina Navratilova, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Amanda Beard, Shannon Miller and Billie Jean King. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Monica Seles for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.

  • Customized Service

    Our agents find the right fit for your event

  • Unparalleled Database

    Full access to all speakers & celebrities

  • One Stop Shopping

    A reliable and unbiased point of contact

  • Logistics Management

    Your personal Logistics Manager who takes care of all event details

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

TOP