Former tennis star and nine-time Grand Slam winner Monica Seles, 52, retired in 2008 at the age of 38.
After her retirement, she had more time to enjoy the newfound flexibility with her schedule, which positively affected her personal life, and after leaving the court, she met her now-partner Tom Golisano, 84 — and the rest was history.
Learn all about who Tom is and more about their special bond below.
Who is Tom Golisano?
© Getty ImagesTom is the founder of the human resources company Paychex, Inc., launched it in 1971.
The brand provides an all-in-one systems that helps other companies handle payroll, insurance, and benefits for employees.
Fun fact: He started the successful business with $3,000.
He is also an investor, financially supporting a plethora of other businesses over the years including Kodak, SafeSite, Zoom Tan.
Tom launched his philanthropy-based company, Golisano Foundation, in 1985, which provides grants to people with intellectual disabilities in places such as schools and hospitals.
© Getty Images for Clinton GlobalThe businessman is also the author of Built, Not Born, as well as The Italian Kid Did It!
In 1991, he founded the Independence Party of New York and ran for New York Governor in 1994, 1998 and 2002.
Tom previously owned two sports teams: the Buffalo Sabres, part of the National Hockey League, and the National Lacrosse League's Buffalo Bandits.
© Getty ImagesOn top of that, he also owned fiber internet provider Greenlight Networks, from 2019 to 2022, in upstate New York.
According to Forbes, Tom has a whopping net worth of $6.3 billion.
Tom was previously married three times, and he welcomed children Steven and Cynthia into the world with first wife Gloria Austin, to whom he was married from 1961 to 1977.
About Tom Golisano and Monica Seles' relationship
© Getty ImagesThe duo met in 2009 and sparks flew between the two. They got engaged in 2014.
The pair are both very passionate about philanthropy. Tom has pledged an impressive $360 million in funds across 82 organizations.
The grants he has provided range from $250,000 to $20 million, giving tremendous support to those in need.
© Getty ImagesMonica is a huge animal rights activist, and 23 of those 82 non-profits are focused on animal welfare.
Tom also has a separate arm of his foundation called Bailey and Friends that specifically focuses on funds for animals.
The duo live a private life; Tom doesn't have a personal Instagram account, and Monica doesn't post about their relationship online.
