seles

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Definition

Proper noun * Monica Seles: A former professional tennis player, born in Yugoslavia (now Serbia) in 1973, who became a naturalized United States citizen. She is renowned for her powerful two-handed groundstrokes on both sides, her intense competitive demeanor, and for winning nine Grand Slam singles titles.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • In the early 1990s, Seles dominated women's tennis.
    • Many consider Seles one of the greatest players of her generation.
    • The career of Seles was tragically interrupted by an on-court attack in 1993.
Advanced Usage
  • The name "Seles" is almost exclusively used as a proper noun referring to the specific individual, Monica Seles. It is not used with an article (e.g., "the Seles" is incorrect).
  • It can be used attributively to describe things related to her, such as her playing style or era.
    • That was a classic Seles return: flat, powerful, and early.
Variants and Related Words
  • There are no common variant spellings or direct grammatical derivatives (like an adjective form) for this proper name.
Synonyms
  • Monica Seles (full name).
  • There are no true synonyms for a person's unique name. In a sporting context, one might refer to her as the champion, the former number one, or the nine-time major winner, but these are descriptive phrases, not synonyms.
Related Phrases
  • A Seles-style forehand: A tennis shot, hit with two hands, characterized by extreme power and precision, mimicking her technique.
Related Idioms
  • There are no established idioms containing the word "Seles."
Noun
  1. United States tennis player (born in Yugoslavia in 1973)

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