In her comeback, Seles reached the Australian Open final, finishing runner-up.
At the 1995 Australian Open, held in January, Monica Seles marked her return to Grand Slam tennis after an extended absence due to her stabbing incident. On January 27, 1995, she reached the final, demonstrating remarkable resilience and competitive spirit, ultimately finishing runner-up to Mary Pierce.
This event symbolized a significant comeback to the professional circuit, underscoring Seles's determination and courage to compete at the highest level once more. Her ability to return and still challenge for titles after such a traumatic event was deeply inspiring, garnering widespread admiration and respect across the sporting world.