Steffi Graf Biography

Steffi Graf biography

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NAME: Stefanie Maria Graf
OCCUPATION: Tennis Player
BIRTH DATE: June 14, 1969 (Age: 42)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
ZODIAC SIGN: Gemini

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Steffi Graf is a former professional World No. 1 German tennis player. At age 13 she became the second youngest player ever to earn an international ranking.

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Steffi Graf is a former World No. 1 German tennis player. At age 13 she became the second youngest player ever to earn an international ranking. In 1987 she won her first grand-slam event. In 1988, she won all four grand-slam events (French, Australian, U.S., Wimbledon) and an Olympic gold medal. In total, she won 22 Grand Slam singles titles. Graf retired in 1999 and is married to Andre Agassi.

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(born June 14, 1969, Brhl, W.Ger.) German tennis player. At age 13 she became the second youngest player ever to earn an international ranking. In 1987 she won her first grand-slam event (the French Open), and in 1988 she won all four grand-slam events (French, Australian, U.S., and Wimbledon) and an Olympic gold medal. Sidetracked by knee surgery in 1997, she played her way back to the top, winning the French Open in 1999 for her 22nd grand-slam title (including seven Wimbledon championships).