Seles won her third straight French Open, first to do so in Open Era.
On June 6, 1992, Monica Seles achieved a groundbreaking milestone by winning her third consecutive French Open title. In a thrilling final, she defeated Steffi Graf with a score of 6-2, 3-6, 10-8. This victory, held on the clay courts of Roland Garros, made her the first woman in Open Era to complete a hat-trick of French Open titles, echoing a feat last accomplished by Hilde Sperling in the 1930s.
This achievement was particularly significant as it exemplified Seles's dominance on clay, a surface known for demanding exceptional skill and endurance. Her victory broke new ground in women’s tennis and further cemented Seles’s legacy as one of the outstanding players of her generation, setting benchmarks for future competitors.