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Steffi Graf
(1969-)
Who Is Steffi Graf?
Steffi Graf entered pro tennis at 13 and became one of the sport's top players. Known for her powerful forehand, Graf won 22 Grand Slam singles titles; in 1988, she had a "Golden Slam," winning all four major competitions and Olympic gold in one calendar year.
Graf retired from tennis in 1999 and wed fellow tennis player Andre Agassi in 2001.
Early Years
Stefanie Maria Graf was born on June 14, 1969, in Mannheim, West Germany.
Stephanie graf and andre agassi biography
Her parents, Peter and Heidi, were both tennis players, and Peter gave his daughter a tennis racket with a sawed-off handle to swing before she turned 4. At age 6, she won her first junior tournament.
With Peter serving as her coach, Graf earned acclaim as one of the sport’s top young talents.
She won several prestigious tournaments, including the Junior Orange Bowl in Florida and the German 14-and-under and 18-and-under championships.
Professional Tennis Success
Graf turned professional in October