Steffi Graf

Steffi Graf

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Steffi Graf is a former professional tennis player from Germany, widely regarded as one of the greatest female players in the history of the sport. She won a total of 22 Grand Slam singles titles, including a unique achievement of winning all four major championships and the Olympic gold medal in a single year (1988), a feat known as the 'Golden Slam'.

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Serena Williams equalled Steffi Graf's Open era record of 22 major singles titles.

Wimbledon 2026: Serena Williams to make surprise singles comeback after taking wildcard
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-21
8.0

Graf is mentioned as the only female player to achieve a similar feat to Borg's Grand Slam titles.

האיש ששינה את הטניס העולמי
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-05-30
8.0

Steffi Graf is mentioned as the opponent who benefited from Jana Novotna's collapse in the 1993 Wimbledon final.

Malinin’s epic choke could be the start of a great Olympic story
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-02-14
6.0

Steffi Graf is mentioned in relation to her new job after years of withdrawal.

Neuer Job für Steffi Graf nach Jahren der Zurückgezogenheit
Luxemburger Wort·LuxembourgLuxembourg· 2026-02-12
5.0

Steffi Graf is celebrated for her extreme tenacity on the field.

Jennifer Lopez und ihr Fitness-Credo - Gesellschaft
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-02-12
9.0

Steffi Graf led the resistance against the proposal for women to play best of five sets at the Australian Open in 1994.

«Dal 2027 Australian Open a 5 set anche tra le donne», l'ipotesi di Tiley. Sabalenka era già contraria
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-02-03
6.0

Sabalenka became only the third woman in the Open era to achieve seven consecutive finals, joining Steffi Graf.

Australian Open 2026 final: Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina set for explosive women's final
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-31
8.0

Andor Simon knows about the struggles Steffi Graf faced during her career.

«Tennis ist eine Schule des Lebens», sagt der Psychiater.
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-01-16
6.0

Iga Swiatek aims to join the club of winners of all major tournaments, which includes legends like Steffi Graf.

شفيونتيك تقاوم الأداء المهتز قبل «أستراليا للتنس»
Al Ittihad·United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates· 2026-01-12
9.0

Steffi Graf is featured on a large poster at the Ispo event.

Sportartikelmesse: Die letzte Münchner Ispo ist ein Trauerspiel - München
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-12-01
6.0

Steffi Graf is mentioned as one of the legends who had similar winning streaks in the tournament.

Соболенко проиграла в полуфинале турнира в Ухане. Четвертого титула не будет
Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2025-10-12
8.0

Steffi Graf, along with Andre Agassi, has found a new hobby in Pickleball after their professional careers.

Sport in der Partnerschaft: Du musst dich bewegen! - Gesellschaft
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-09-27
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Steffi Graf is mentioned as a notable figure in tennis history.

Wie das Duo das Tennis dominiert
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-09-06
8.0

Steffi Graf was the opponent of Jana Novotna in the memorable 1993 Wimbledon final.

Ducesa de Kent a Marii Britanii a murit. Anunțul făcut de Palatul Buckingham: „A decedat înconjurată de familia sa”
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2025-09-05
6.0

Steffi Graf is a former professional tennis player who is known for her relationship with Andre Agassi.

הרומן המסתורי שמסעיר את הטניס העולמי
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2025-08-23
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Steffi Graf dominated Natalia Zvereva in their encounters, winning 20 out of 21 matches.

מהנקמה של סינר ועד ההתרסקות של נבחרת ברזיל
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2025-07-16
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The last time being Steffi Graf's famous rout at the 1988 French Open.

Swiatek makes history at Wimbledon final
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-07-14
7.0

Steffi Graf last achieved a Grand Slam final without losing a game at the French Open in 1988.

Iga Swiatek gelingt in surrealem Wimbledon-Finale die „Brille“
Luxemburger Wort·LuxembourgLuxembourg· 2025-07-12
5.0

Steffi Graf's record for the most lopsided Grand Slam defeat was mentioned in relation to Amanda Anisimova's loss.

Iga Swiatek se corona en Wimbledon con una paliza contundente
El Deber·BoliviaBolivia· 2025-07-12
5.0

Steffi Graf's last similar victory in a Grand Slam was in 1988 at Roland Garros.

שוויונטק זכתה בתואר אחרי "דאבל בייגל" מדהים
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2025-07-12
7.0

Steffi Graf is referenced for her record-setting match against Natasha Zvereva in the 1988 Roland Garros.

Wimbledon: Swiatek arrasa a Anisimova y conquista Wimbledon
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-07-12
9.0

Steffi Graf routed Natasha Zvereva 6-0, 6-0 to win the 1988 French Open.

Poland’s Iga Swiatek thrashes Amanda Anisimova in straight sets to win first Wimbledon title - Sport
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-12
8.0

Graf previously achieved a similar final score at a Grand Slam tournament in 1988.

Swiatek jõudis murul tippu Wimbledoni ajaloo võimsaima finaalivõiduga
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2025-07-12
5.0

The only other instance at a Grand Slam came in the French Open in 1988 when Steffi Graf beat Natasha Zvereva.

Iga Swiatek crushes Amanda Anisimova 6-0 6-0 in Wimbledon women’s final – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-07-12
5.0

Steffi Graf was mentioned as the last player to win a Grand Slam final without losing a game before Iga Swiatek.

Iga Swiatek se quedó con el título tras un aplastante doble 6-0 sobre Anisimova en apenas 57 minutos
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2025-07-12
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