Steffi Graf is a German former professional tennis player, widely considered one of the greatest of all time. She holds a record 377 total weeks at world No. 1, the longest for any player, male or female, and won a record 22 Grand Slam singles titles. In 1988, she achieved the Golden Slam by winning all four Grand Slam singles titles and the Olympic gold medal in the same year.
Here’s a more detailed look at Steffi Graf’s career:
Early Life and Career:
- Steffi Graf started playing tennis at age 3, coached by her father, Peter.
- She turned professional at 13, winning the German and European Juniors titles beforehand.
- She defeated Chris Evert at the Family Circle Cup for her first title in 1986, and never lost to Evert again, according to IMDb.
