Steffi Graf dominated women’s tennis in the late 1980s and early 90s. Stefanie Maria Graf was born in a family where her parents were both tennis players, Peter and Heidi. Her father, Peter, coached him and carefully crafted her future as the youngest Tennis player. Steffi won her first junior tournament at the age of 6. Steffi won her first gold medal at the age of 15 in the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California. She won several prestigious tournaments, including the Junior Orange Bowl in Florida and the German 14-and-under and 18-and-under championships. On October 3, 1991, Steffi became the youngest woman to notch 500 career wins. She was known for her intensity, speed, consistency, and powerful forehand.
Steffi Graf retired on August 13, 1999, after beating Martina Hingis in the French Open. She was dating fellow tennis player Andre Agassi at that time. They were married on October 22, 2001, at his Las Vegas. The couple lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, with their two children, Jaden and Jaz. Here below, we have compiled a list of best photographs of Young Steffi Graf playing some of her best tennis strokes from the 1980s and 1990s. Vote your favorites, and don’t forget to share.
