| Country |  Germany[1] | |
| Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Date of birth | June 14, 1969 | |
| Place of birth | Mannheim, West Germany | |
| Height | 1. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Las Vegas ( Spanish: "The Meadows" is the most populous City in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Mannheim is a City in Germany. With 327318 inhabitants it is the second-largest city in the state of Baden-Württemberg after the capital Stuttgart West Germany ( Inf German: Westdeutschland or West-Deutschland) was the common English name for the Federal Republic of Germany ( 76 metres (5 ft 9 in) | |
| Weight | 64 kilograms (140 lb) | |
| Turned pro | 1982 | |
| Retired | 1999 | |
| Plays | Right; One-handed backhand | |
| Career prize money | US$21,895,277 (2nd in all-time rankings) | |
| Singles | ||
| Career record: | 902-115 | |
| Career titles: | 107 (3rd in all-time rankings) | |
| Highest ranking: | No. Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been 1 (August 17, 1987) | |
| Grand Slam results | ||
| Australian Open | W (1988, '89, '90, '94) | |
| French Open | W (1987, '88, '93, '95, '96, '99) | |
| Wimbledon | W (1988, '89, '91, '92, '93, '95, '96) | |
| US Open | W (1988, '89, '93, '95, '96) | |
| Doubles | ||
| Career record: | 173-72 | |
| Career titles: | 11 | |
| Highest ranking: | No. Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments held each year The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious The US Open Tennis tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world first contested in 1881 5 (November 21, 1988) | |
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Stefanie Maria Graf (born June 14, 1969, in Mannheim, West Germany) is a former World No. 1 ranked female tennis player from Germany. Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Mannheim is a City in Germany. With 327318 inhabitants it is the second-largest city in the state of Baden-Württemberg after the capital Stuttgart West Germany ( Inf German: Westdeutschland or West-Deutschland) was the common English name for the Federal Republic of Germany ( This is a list of WTA number 1 ranked players. That is players who have been or currently are ranked World Number 1 along with the dates of first reaching and losing that Tennis is a sport played between two players ( singles) or between two teams of two players each ( doubles) Graf is widely considered to be one of the greatest female tennis players in history. [2] Graf won 22 Grand Slam singles titles, second among male and female players only to Margaret Court's 24. The four Grand Slam tournaments are the most important Tennis events of the year Margaret Jean Court AO MBE (born 16 July 1942 also known as Margaret Smith Court) is a retired former World No She also won 107 singles titles, which ranks her third on the list of most singles titles won during the open era, behind Martina Navratilova (167 titles) and Chris Evert (154 titles). This article describes the History Martina Navratilova ( Czech: Martina Navrátilová; born October 18, 1956, in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a former World Christine Marie "Chris" Evert (Evert-Lloyd 1979–1987 (born December 21, 1954) is a former World No In December 1999, Graf was named the greatest female tennis player of the 20th century by a panel of experts assembled by The Associated Press. The Associated Press ( AP) is an American News agency. The AP is a Cooperative owned by its contributing Newspapers radio [3] Tennis writer Steve Flink, in his book The Greatest Tennis Matches of the Twentieth Century, named her as the best female player of the 20th century. [4]
In 1988, Graf won the Olympic gold medal in singles and all four Grand Slam singles titles that year, becoming the first and only player to win the "Golden Slam. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) The four Grand Slam tournaments are the most important Tennis events of the year "
She was ranked the Women's Tennis Association's No. 1 player for a record 377 total weeks – the longest of any player, male or female, since rankings began – and is the only player to have won all four Grand Slam singles tournaments (Wimbledon, the US Open, the French Open, and the Australian Open) at least four times each. The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious The US Open Tennis tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world first contested in 1881 The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments held each year Graf also holds the record (eight) for most years as year end number one. [5]
A notable feature of Graf's game was her versatility across all playing surfaces. She won six French Open singles titles (second to Evert) and seven Wimbledon singles titles (third behind Navratilova and Helen Wills Moody). Helen Newington Wills Roark ( October 6, 1905 – January 1, 1998) also known as Helen Wills Moody, was an American Tennis She is the only singles player to have achieved a Calendar Year Grand Slam across all three types of tennis courts, as the other Calendar Year Grand Slams won by other players occurred when the Australian and US Opens were still played on grass. The four Grand Slam tournaments are the most important Tennis events of the year A tennis court is where the game of Tennis is played It is a firm rectangular surface with a low net stretched across the center Graf reached thirteen consecutive Grand Slam singles finals, from the French Open in 1987 through the French Open in 1990, winning nine of them. Steffi Graf defeated Martina Navratilova 6-4 4-6 8-6 in the final to win the Women's Singles title at the 1987 French Open. List of the 1990 French Open Champions. Seniors Men's singles See also 1990 French Open - Men's Singles Andrés Gómez def She played in 36 Grand Slam singles tournaments from the 1987 French Open through the 1996 US Open, reaching the finals 29 times and winning 21 titles. Steffi Graf defeated Martina Navratilova 6-4 4-6 8-6 in the final to win the Women's Singles title at the 1987 French Open. List of the 1996 US Open Champions: ---- Open Men's singles See also 1996 US Open - Men's Singles Pete Sampras (USA Her 22nd and last Grand Slam title was the French Open in 1999. List of the 1999 French Open Champions: ---- Seniors Men's singles See also 1999 French Open - Men's Singles Andre Agassi She reached 31 Grand Slam singles finals, third overall behind Evert (34 finals) and Navratilova (32 finals).
Graf retired in 1999 while she was ranked World No. 3. She is married to the former World No. 1 men's tennis player Andre Agassi. Andre Kirk Agassi (born April 29 1970 is a former World No 1 professional American Tennis player who won eight Grand Slam singles tournaments
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Playing style
The main weapon in Graf's game was her powerful inside-out forehand drive, which earned her the monicker "Fräulein Forehand". She often positioned herself in her backhand corner, and although this left her forehand wing open and vulnerable to attack, her court speed meant that only the most accurate shots wide to her forehand caused any trouble.
Her trademark forehand is legendary for its sheer beauty. She often hit it with both feet off the ground, as if in a "flying" motion, and she would land on her toes without losing balance. Elegant aesthetics also characterized Graf's court movement. The news media constantly likened her to a "gazelle" or "springbok" while Martina Navratilova considered her speed comparable to that of an Olympic long-distance runner. Martina Navratilova ( Czech: Martina Navrátilová; born October 18, 1956, in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a former World
Graf also had a powerful backhand drive but over the course of her career tended to use this less frequently, opting more often for her very effective backhand slice. In baseline rallies, she used the slice almost exclusively. Her accuracy with the slice, both crosscourt and down the line, and her ability to skid the ball and keep it low, enabled her to use it as an offensive weapon to set the ball up for her forehand putaways. Her topspin backhand was retained only for passing-shots, but as the number of net-rushers declined, her need for the shot lessened.
She built her powerful and accurate serve up to 180 km/h (110 mph), making it one of the fastest serves in women's tennis, and was a capable volleyer, but was often criticized for not using her volley more often. She was also very agile and athletic, chasing down balls that seemed unplayable. Her footwork was unique and instantly recognizable. Her powerful strokes are considered by many to have started the current trend of power baseline tennis that is common among professional women tennis players today.
Biography
Early career
Steffi was introduced to tennis by her father Peter Graf, a car and insurance salesman and aspiring tennis coach, who taught his three-year-old daughter how to swing a wooden racket in the family's living room. Stefanie Maria Graf (born June 14, 1969, in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany) is a former World No She began practicing on a court at the age of four and played in her first tournament at five. She soon began winning junior tournaments with regularity, and in 1982 she won the European Championships 12s and 18s. Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar)
Graf played in her first professional tournament in October 1982 at Stuttgart, Germany. She lost her first round match 6–4, 6–0 to Tracy Austin, a two-time US Open champion and former World No. Tracy Ann Austin Holt (b December 12 1962, in Palos Verdes, California) is a former World No The US Open Tennis tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world first contested in 1881 1 player. Austin remarked of the then-thirteen year old Graf that "there are hundreds of girls like her in America. " Twelve years later, Graf defeated Austin 6–0, 6–0 during a second round match in Indian Wells, California, which was their second and last match against each other. Indian Wells is a city in Riverside County, California, in the Coachella Valley (Palm Springs area in between Palm Desert and La Quinta
At the start of her first full professional season in 1983, the 13-year-old Graf was ranked No. 124. She won no titles in the next three years, but her game improved consistently and her ranking climbed steadily to No. 98 in 1983, No. 22 in 1984, and No. 6 in 1985. In 1984, she first gained international attention when she almost upset the #10 seed, Jo Durie of the United Kingdom, in a fourth round Centre Court match at Wimbledon. Jo Durie (born July 27, 1960, in Bristol, United Kingdom) is a former world Top 5 professional Tennis player from the United The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Centre Court may be used generically as the British English term for the main court at any Tennis complex The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious In August, she represented West Germany in the tennis demonstration event at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles and won the event. West Germany ( Inf German: Westdeutschland or West-Deutschland) was the common English name for the Federal Republic of Germany ( The Olympic Games is an international Multi-sport event established for both summer and winter games Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West
Graf's schedule was closely controlled by her father, Peter Graf, who limited her play so that she would not burn out. In 1985, for instance, she played only 10 events leading up to the US Open, whereas another up-and-coming star, Gabriela Sabatini of Argentina, who was a year younger than Graf, played 21. The US Open Tennis tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world first contested in 1881 Gabriela Beatriz Sabatini (b May 16 1970, in Buenos Aires, Argentina) is a former professional Tennis player For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Argentina topics. Peter also kept a tight rein on Graf's personal life. Social invitations on the tour were often declined as Graf's focus was kept on practising and match play. Working with her father and then-coach Pavel Slozil, Graf typically practiced for up to four hours a day, often heading straight from airports to practice courts. Pavel Složil (born December 29, 1955, in Opava, Czechoslovakia, now Czech Republic) is a former professional Tennis player This narrow focus meant that Graf, already shy and retiring by nature, made few friends on the tour in her early years, but it led to a steady improvement in her play.
1985 and early 1986 saw her emerge as the top challenger to the dominance of Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert. Martina Navratilova ( Czech: Martina Navrátilová; born October 18, 1956, in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a former World Christine Marie "Chris" Evert (Evert-Lloyd 1979–1987 (born December 21, 1954) is a former World No During that period, she lost six times to Evert and three times to Navratilova, all in straight sets. She did not win a tournament but consistently reached tournament finals and semifinals, with the highlight being her semifinal loss to Navratilova at the U. S Open.
On April 13, 1986, Graf won her first WTA tournament and beat Evert for the first time in the final of the Family Circle Cup in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) The Family Circle Cup is a WTA Tour affiliated professional Tennis tournament for women held every year since 1973. Hilton Head Island or Hilton Head is a town (located on an island of the same name in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States She never lost to Evert again, beating her a further seven times over the next three and a half years. She then won her next three tournaments at Amelia Island, Charleston, and Berlin, culminating in a 6–2, 6–3 defeat of Navratilova in the final of the latter. The Bausch & Lomb Championships is a Tennis Tournament held in on Amelia Island off the coast of Florida, United States. The German Open, currently sponsored as the Qatar Telecom German Open, is a WTA Tour affiliated professional Tennis Tournament for women At the French Open, Graf was the third seed but was seen by many as the tournament favorite. The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over However, she caught a virus and lost to Hana Mandlikova in the quarterfinals 2–6, 7–6, 6–1. Hana Mandlíková (born February 19 1962 in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a former professional Tennis player from the Czech Republic The illness caused her to miss Wimbledon, and an accident where she broke a toe several weeks later also curtailed her momentum. She returned to win a small tournament at Mahwah just before the US Open where, in one of the most anticipated matches of the year, she encountered Navratilova in a semifinal. The match was played over two days with Navratilova finally winning after saving three match points 6–1, 6–7, 7–6. Graf then won three consecutive indoor titles at Tokyo, Zurich, and Brighton, before once again contending with Navratilova at the season-ending Virginia Slims Championships in New York City. The Toray Pan Pacific Open (東レ・パン・パシフィック・テニス is a WTA Tour affiliated professional tennis tournament for women held every year The Zurich Open is a WTA Tour affiliated professional Tennis Tournament for women held every winter in Zurich, Switzerland. Brighton ( is a town on the south coast of England and with its neighbour Hove, forms the city of Brighton and Hove. The City of New York This time, Navratilova beat Graf easily 7–6, 6–3, 6–2.
Breakthrough year
Graf's Grand Slam breakthrough came in 1987. The four Grand Slam tournaments are the most important Tennis events of the year She started the year strongly, with six tournament victories heading into the French Open, the highlight being at the tournament in Key Biscayne, Florida, where she defeated Martina Navratilova in a semifinal and Chris Evert in the final and conceded only 20 games in the seven rounds of the tournament. The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over The Miami Masters is an annual Tennis tournament for men and women held at Key Biscayne, in Miami, Florida. Martina Navratilova ( Czech: Martina Navrátilová; born October 18, 1956, in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a former World Christine Marie "Chris" Evert (Evert-Lloyd 1979–1987 (born December 21, 1954) is a former World No In the French Open final, Graf defeated Navratilova, who was the World No. 1, 6–4, 4–6, 8–6 after beating Gabriela Sabatini in a three-set semifinal. Gabriela Beatriz Sabatini (b May 16 1970, in Buenos Aires, Argentina) is a former professional Tennis player
Graf then lost to Navratilova 7–5, 6–3 in the Wimbledon final, her first loss of the year. The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious However, in the Federation Cup final in Vancouver, Canada, three weeks later, she defeated Evert easily 6–2, 6–1. Vancouver (vænˈkuːvɚ is a coastal The US Open ended anti-climactically as Navratilova defeated Graf in the final 7–6, 6–1. The US Open Tennis tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world first contested in 1881
Because Graf had lost to Navratilova in two of three Grand Slam finals in 1987 but had a superior record elsewhere (ten titles to Navratilova's four), the Virginia Slam Championships in November was expected to decide the World No. 1 for the year. Navratilova, however, was upset by Sabatini in the quarterfinals, and when Graf defeated Sabatini in the final, she clinched the top ranking in the eyes of most observers, finishing the year with a 74-2 match record.
| Olympic medal record | |||
| Women's Tennis | |||
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| Competitor for West Germany | |||
| Gold | 1988 Seoul | Singles | |
| Bronze | 1988 Seoul | Doubles | |
| Competitor for Germany | |||
| Silver | 1992 Barcelona | Singles | |
"Golden Slam"
Graf started 1988 by winning the Australian Open, defeating Chris Evert in the final 6–1, 7–6. Tennis (lawn tennis was part of the Summer Olympic Games program from the inaugural 1896 Summer Olympics, but was dropped after the 1924 West Germany ( Inf German: Westdeutschland or West-Deutschland) was the common English name for the Federal Republic of Germany ( The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an International Multi-sport event staged in 1988 in Women's Singles was one of four events of the tennis program at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an International Multi-sport event staged in 1988 in Women's Doubles was one of four events of the tennis program at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. The 1992 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad, were an International Multi-sport event held in Barcelona, Women's singles was one of four events on the tennis program at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments held each year Christine Marie "Chris" Evert (Evert-Lloyd 1979–1987 (born December 21, 1954) is a former World No Graf did not lose a set during the tournament and lost a total of only 29 games.
Graf lost twice to Gabriela Sabatini during the spring, once on hardcourts in Boca Raton, Florida and once on clay at Amelia Island, Florida. Gabriela Beatriz Sabatini (b May 16 1970, in Buenos Aires, Argentina) is a former professional Tennis player Boca Raton ("bōkə rə-tōn" is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida incorporated in May 1925 The Bausch & Lomb Championships is a Tennis Tournament held in on Amelia Island off the coast of Florida, United States. Graf, however, won the tournament in San Antonio, Texas and retained her title in Key Biscayne, Florida, where she once again defeated Evert in the final. The Miami Masters is an annual Tennis tournament for men and women held at Key Biscayne, in Miami, Florida. Graf then won the tournament in Berlin, losing only twelve games in five matches. The German Open, currently sponsored as the Qatar Telecom German Open, is a WTA Tour affiliated professional Tennis Tournament for women
At the French Open, Graf successfully defended her title by routing Natalia Zvereva 6–0, 6–0 in a 32-minute final. The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over Natalya "Natasha" Zvereva (Наталля Зверава Наташа Зверева born April 16 1971 is a retired Tennis player from Belarus. That was only the second-ever double bagel in a Grand Slam final, the other being in 1911. The four Grand Slam tournaments are the most important Tennis events of the year Zvereva, who had eliminated Martina Navratilova in the fourth round, won only thirteen points in the match. Martina Navratilova ( Czech: Martina Navrátilová; born October 18, 1956, in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a former World Graf lost a mere twenty games in the tournament, setting a record for the French Open in the open era. This article describes the History
Next came Wimbledon, where Navratilova had won six straight titles. The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious Graf was trailing Navratilova in the final 7–5, 2–0 before winning the match 5–7, 6–2, 6–1. She then won tournaments in Hamburg and Mahwah (where she lost only eight games all tournament). Hamburg (English, German: ˈhambʊɐk local pronunciation Low German / Low Saxon: Hamborg) is the second-largest city in Germany Mahwah is a township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States.
At the US Open, Graf defeated Sabatini in a three-set final to win the Calendar Year Grand Slam, a feat previously performed by only two other women, Maureen Connolly Brinker in 1953 and Margaret Court in 1970. The US Open Tennis tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world first contested in 1881 The four Grand Slam tournaments are the most important Tennis events of the year Maureen Catherine ("Little Mo" Connolly (born September 17 1934 &ndash died June 21 1969 was an American Tennis player who was the first woman to win all four Year 1953 ( MCMLIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Margaret Jean Court AO MBE (born 16 July 1942 also known as Margaret Smith Court) is a retired former World No Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
Graf then defeated Sabatini 6–3, 6–3 in the gold medal match at the Olympic Games in Seoul and achieved what the media had dubbed the "Golden Slam. The Olympic Games is an international Multi-sport event established for both summer and winter games Seoul ( soʊl is the Capital and largest City of South Korea. "
Graf also won her only Grand Slam doubles title that year – at Wimbledon partnering Sabatini – and picked up a women's doubles Olympic bronze medal.
At the year-ending Virginia Slims Championships, Graf was upset by Pam Shriver, only her third loss of the year. The WTA Tour Championships is a Tennis tournament played annually at the end of the season for the top-ranked players on the Women's Tennis Association (WTA Pamela Howard Shriver Lazenby (born July 4 1962, in Baltimore Maryland) is a former professional Tennis player and current sports broadcaster She was named the 1988 BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year. The BBC Sports Personality of the Year Overseas Personality is given on an annual basis to the non- British sportsman or sportswoman considered to have made the most
New challengers and personal challenges
Speculation was rife at the beginning of 1989 about the possibility of Graf winning another Grand Slam. The four Grand Slam tournaments are the most important Tennis events of the year Some noted observers, such as Margaret Court, suggested that Graf could achieve the feat a couple more times. Margaret Jean Court AO MBE (born 16 July 1942 also known as Margaret Smith Court) is a retired former World No And the year began as expected, with Graf extending her Grand Slam winning streak to five events at the Australian Open, defeating Helena Sukova in the final. The four Grand Slam tournaments are the most important Tennis events of the year The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments held each year Helena Suková (born February 23, 1965, in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a former professional Tennis player from the Czech Republic Her 6–3, 6–0 defeat of Gabriela Sabatini in a semifinal was described by veteran observer Ted Tinling as "probably the best tennis I've seen". Gabriela Beatriz Sabatini (b May 16 1970, in Buenos Aires, Argentina) is a former professional Tennis player (Cuthbert Collingwood Ted Tinling ( June 23 1910 - May 23 1990) sometimes known as Teddy Tinling was a British Tennis [6]
Graf followed this with easy victories in her next four tournaments at Washington, D.C., San Antonio, Texas, Boca Raton, Florida, and Hilton Head, South Carolina. Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D Boca Raton ("bōkə rə-tōn" is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida incorporated in May 1925 The Family Circle Cup is a WTA Tour affiliated professional Tennis tournament for women held every year since 1973. The Washington final was notable because Graf won the first twenty points of the match against Zina Garrison. Zina Lynna Garrison (born November 16, 1963 in Houston Texas) is a former professional Tennis player from the United States. In the Boca Raton final, Graf lost the only set she conceded to Chris Evert in their final eight matches. Christine Marie "Chris" Evert (Evert-Lloyd 1979–1987 (born December 21, 1954) is a former World No
In the subsequent Amelia Island final on clay, Graf lost her first match of the year to Sabatini but returned to European clay with easy victories at Hamburg and Berlin. The Bausch & Lomb Championships is a Tennis Tournament held in on Amelia Island off the coast of Florida, United States. Hamburg (English, German: ˈhambʊɐk local pronunciation Low German / Low Saxon: Hamborg) is the second-largest city in Germany The German Open, currently sponsored as the Qatar Telecom German Open, is a WTA Tour affiliated professional Tennis Tournament for women
Graf's Grand Slam winning streak ended at the 1989 French Open, where 17-year-old Spaniard Arantxa Sanchez Vicario beat Graf in three sets. The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over Aránzazu (Arantxa Isabel Maria Sanchez Vicario (born December 18 1971 in Barcelona) is a former World No Graf served for the match at 5–3 in the third set but lost the game at love and won only three more points in the match. She had struggled to beat Monica Seles in their semifinal 6–3, 3–6, 6–3 after being affected by food-poisoning the day before that match. Monica Seles (Szeles Mónika Serbian: Моника Селеш Monika Seleš, /sɛlɛʃ/ born December 2 1973 is a former World No
Graf, however, recovered to defeat Martina Navratilova 6–2, 6–7, 6–1 in the Wimbledon final after defeating Seles 6–0, 6–1 in a fourth round match, Sanchez Vicario in a quarterfinal, and Chris Evert in a semifinal. Martina Navratilova ( Czech: Martina Navrátilová; born October 18, 1956, in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a former World The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious Christine Marie "Chris" Evert (Evert-Lloyd 1979–1987 (born December 21, 1954) is a former World No
Graf warmed up for the US Open with easy tournament victories in San Diego and Mahwah. The US Open Tennis tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world first contested in 1881 The Acura Classic was a WTA Tour affiliated professional tennis tournament for women held every summer at the La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad California Mahwah is a township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. In her semifinal match at the US Open, Graf defeated Sabatini 3–6, 6–4, 6–2. In the final, Navratilova led 6–3, 4–2 before Graf rallied to win 3–6, 7–5, 6–1 for her third Grand Slam singles title of the year.
Victories at Zurich and Brighton preceded the Virginia Slims Championships, where Graf cemented her top-ranked status by beating Navratilova in the final 6–4, 7–5, 2–6, 6–2. The Zurich Open is a WTA Tour affiliated professional Tennis Tournament for women held every winter in Zurich, Switzerland. Graf ended 1989 with an 86-2 match record and the loss of only twelve sets.
In 1990, Graf defeated Mary Joe Fernandez in the final of the Australian Open, which was her eighth Grand Slam singles title in the last nine she contested. Mary Joe Fernandez Godsick (Maria Jose Fernandez (born August 19 1971 in the Dominican Republic) is a former professional Tennis player from the United States and Her winning streak (unbeaten since the 1989 French Open loss to Sanchez Vicario) continued with victories at Tokyo, Amelia Island, and Hamburg. The Toray Pan Pacific Open (東レ・パン・パシフィック・テニス is a WTA Tour affiliated professional tennis tournament for women held every year At Berlin, she extended her unbeaten streak to 66 matches (second in WTA history to Navratilova's 74) before losing the final to Seles.
While the Berlin tournament was being played, the largest-circulation German tabloid, Bild, ran a story about Graf's father allegedly having an affair with a former Playboy model. The Bild (formerly Bild-Zeitung, lit Picture Newspaper) is a German Newspaper published by Axel Springer AG. Playboy is an American Men's magazine, founded in Chicago Illinois, by Hugh Hefner and his associates which has grown into Playboy The subsequent paternity suit brought by the model, Nicole Meissner, was covered extensively in the tabloids for the next two months. The difficulty of answering questions about the matter came to a head at a Wimbledon press conference, where Graf broke down in tears. Wimbledon authorities then threatened to immediately shut down any subsequent press conferences where questions about the issue were asked. The blackmail scheme eventually failed when DNA tests proved Peter was not the baby's father. Deoxyribonucleic acid ( DNA) is a Nucleic acid that contains the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known Whether this scandal affected Graf's form is open to debate. In an interview with Stern magazine in July 1990, Graf stated, "I could not fight as usual. "[7]
Graf again lost to Seles in the final of the French Open 7–6, 6–4, with Seles saving four consecutive set points in the first set tiebreaker. At Wimbledon, Graf was beaten unexpectedly in the semifinals by Garrison. After victories at Montreal and San Diego, Graf reached the US Open final, where she lost in straight sets to Sabatini. The Canada Masters (also long known as the Canadian Open) currently sponsored as the Rogers Cup, is an annual Tennis tournament held in The Acura Classic was a WTA Tour affiliated professional tennis tournament for women held every summer at the La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad California Graf won four indoor tournaments after the US Open, but lost again to Sabatini in a Virginia Slims Championships semifinal. Even though Graf won only one Grand Slam singles title in 1990, she finished the year as the top ranked player.
A mixture of injury problems, personal difficulties, and loss of form made 1991 a tough year for Graf. Seles established herself as the new dominant player on the women's tour, winning the Australian Open, French Open, and US Open and, in March, ending Graf's record 186 consecutive-weeks hold on the World No. 1 ranking. Graf briefly regained the top ranking after winning at Wimbledon but lost it again after her loss to Martina Navratilova at the US Open. Martina Navratilova ( Czech: Martina Navrátilová; born October 18, 1956, in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a former World
Graf lost a 1991 Australian Open quarterfinal to Jana Novotna, the first time she could not reach the semifinals of a Grand Slam singles tournament since the 1986 French Open. Jana Novotna (Jana Novotná (b October 2 1968 in Brno, Czechoslovakia) is a former professional Tennis player from the Czech Republic She then lost to Sabatini in her next three tournaments before winning the U. S. Hardcourts in San Antonio, beating Seles in the final. After losing a fifth straight time to Sabatini at Amelia Island, Graf once again defeated Seles in the Hamburg final. Following her tournament victory in Berlin, Graf suffered one of the worst defeats of her career in a French Open semifinal where she won only two games against Sanchez Vicario and lost her first 6–0 set since 1984. Graf did, however, win her third Wimbledon title, defeating Sabatini in the final. Navratilova then defeated Graf 7–6, 6–7, 6–4 in a US Open semifinal, the first time she had beaten Graf in four years. Graf then won Leipzig, with her 500th career victory coming in a quarterfinal defeat of Judith Wiesner. This sort of fix restores section edit linkpoints to where they belong Judith Wiesner (born March 2, 1966 in Hallein) is a former professional Tennis player from Austria. After winning two more indoor tournaments at Zurich and Brighton, she failed once again in the Virginia Slims Championships, losing her quarterfinal to Novotna. Soon after, she split with her long-time coach, Pavel Slozil, stating that she wanted to work on her own.
A bout with German measles forced Graf to miss the first major event of 1992, the Australian Open. Rubella, commonly known as German measles, is a Disease caused by Rubella virus Her year continued indifferently with losses in three of her first four tournaments, although she did win unconvincingly at Boca Raton. Victories at Hamburg and Berlin (beating Sanchez Vicario in the finals of both) prepared her for the French Open, where she defeated Sanchez Vicario in the semifinals after losing the first set 6–0. She then renewed her rivalry with Seles in the final, which Seles won 10-8 in the third set. At Wimbledon, after struggling through early-round three-setters against lowly-ranked Marianne de Swardt and Patty Fendick, she easily defeated Natalia Zvereva in a quarterfinal, Sabatini in a semifinal, and Seles in the final 6–2, 6–1, with Seles playing in almost complete silence because of widespread media and player criticism of her grunting. Patty Fendick is a former professional women's tennis player and is the current head women's tennis coach at the University of Texas. Natalya "Natasha" Zvereva (Наталля Зверава Наташа Зверева born April 16 1971 is a retired Tennis player from Belarus. Graf then won all five of her Fed Cup matches, helping Germany defeat Spain in the final by defeating Sanchez Vicario 6–4, 6–2. At the Olympic Games in Barcelona, Graf lost to Capriati in the final and claimed the silver medal. The Olympic Games is an international Multi-sport event established for both summer and winter games Barcelona ( Catalan bəɾsəˈlonə Spanish baɾθeˈlona is the capital and most populous city of the Autonomous Community of Catalonia At the US Open, Graf was upset in a quarterfinal by Sanchez Vicario 7–6(5), 6–3. Four consecutive indoor tournament victories in the autumn improved her year, but for the third consecutive year, she failed to win the Virginia Slims Championships, where she lost in the first round to Lori McNeil. Lori McNeil (born December 18 1963, in San Diego, California) is an African American Tennis coach and former professional tennis
In 1993, Seles beat Graf in three sets in the final of the Australian Open. The burgeoning rivalry between them was then cut short. During a quarterfinal match between Seles and Magdalena Maleeva in Hamburg, Seles was stabbed between the shoulder blades by a mentally ill Günter Parche. Magdalena Maleeva (Магдалена Малеева (born April 1, 1975) is a Bulgarian former Tennis player Günter Parche (born July 4 1954, in Hengen Germany) is a German citizen known for stabbing Tennis player Monica Seles He claimed that he committed the attack to help Graf reclaim the number one ranking. More than two years elapsed before Seles competed again.
The indirect effects of Seles's injury on Graf's career is the subject of frequent speculation. Seles was number one at the time of the attack. In head-to-head matches, Graf never had a losing record versus Seles at any point in her career, and prior to the year the blackmail scandal first broke, Graf was undefeated versus Seles in three encounters. Seles, however, won four of the seven matches they played from 1990 through 1993, including a 3–1 advantage over Graf in Grand Slam tournaments. From the start of 1991 until the April 1993 Seles stabbing (i. e. , the period of Seles's dominance), Graf lost nineteen matches but only two of these were to Seles (while defeating her three times). Graf retired with a 10-5 lifetime record over Seles, including a 6–4 winning record versus Seles in Grand Slam singles tournaments and a 3–2 winning record versus Seles while Seles was ranked #1 in 1991-1993.
Second period of dominance
In the absence of Monica Seles, Graf won three of four Grand Slam events in 1993 to re-establish herself as the dominant player in women's tennis. Monica Seles (Szeles Mónika Serbian: Моника Селеш Monika Seleš, /sɛlɛʃ/ born December 2 1973 is a former World No The four Grand Slam tournaments are the most important Tennis events of the year Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) It took some time, however, for Graf to separate herself from her challengers, with four losses in her first six tournaments of the year – two to Arantxa Sanchez Vicario and one each to Seles and the 36 year-old Martina Navratilova. Aránzazu (Arantxa Isabel Maria Sanchez Vicario (born December 18 1971 in Barcelona) is a former World No Martina Navratilova ( Czech: Martina Navrátilová; born October 18, 1956, in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a former World She struggled through Berlin where she lost a 6–0 set to the unheralded Sabine Hack before defeating Mary Jo Fernandez and Gabriela Sabatini in arduous three-setters to claim her seventh title there in eight years. The German Open, currently sponsored as the Qatar Telecom German Open, is a WTA Tour affiliated professional Tennis Tournament for women Sabine Hack (born July 12, 1969, in Ulm) is a former professional Tennis player from Germany. Mary Joe Fernandez Godsick (Maria Jose Fernandez (born August 19 1971 in the Dominican Republic) is a former professional Tennis player from the United States and Gabriela Beatriz Sabatini (b May 16 1970, in Buenos Aires, Argentina) is a former professional Tennis player Nor was she at her best at the French Open but still managed to win her first title there since 1988 with a three-set victory over Fernandez in the final. The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over The win elevated Graf to the #1 ranking for the first time in 22 months.
Her fifth Wimbledon title was aided by a celebrated meltdown in the final from Jana Novotna, who had a point on serve to go up 5–1 in the deciding set before losing the next five games. The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious Jana Novotna (Jana Novotná (b October 2 1968 in Brno, Czechoslovakia) is a former professional Tennis player from the Czech Republic Graf had an injured right foot during that tournament (and for the next few months), finally resulting in surgery on October 4.
In the meantime, she lost surprisingly to Nicole Bradtke of Australia in a Fed Cup match on clay before winning San Diego and Montreal in preparation for the US Open. Nicole Bradtke (nee Provis (born September 22, 1969, in Melbourne) is a retired professional Tennis player from Australia. The Acura Classic was a WTA Tour affiliated professional tennis tournament for women held every summer at the La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad California The Canada Masters (also long known as the Canadian Open) currently sponsored as the Rogers Cup, is an annual Tennis tournament held in The US Open Tennis tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world first contested in 1881 She won there, beating Helena Sukova comfortably in the final after eliminating Sabatini in a three-set quarterfinal. Helena Suková (born February 23, 1965, in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a former professional Tennis player from the Czech Republic She won Leipzig yet again the day before her foot operation, losing only two games to Novotna in the final. This sort of fix restores section edit linkpoints to where they belong Graf lost to Conchita Martinez in her return tournament a month later in Philadelphia. There is another tennis player with a similar name Conchita Martínez Granados. Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə However, she finished her year with a highlight, winning her first Virginia Slims Championships since 1989 by beating Sanchez Vicario in the final despite needing painkillers for a back injury.
Seemingly free of injury for the first time in years, Graf began 1994 by winning the Australian Open, where she defeated Sanchez Vicario in the final with the loss of only two games. The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments held each year She then won her next four tournaments easily. In the Key Biscayne, Florida final, she lost her first set of the year – to Natalia Zvereva – after winning 54 consecutive sets. The Miami Masters is an annual Tennis tournament for men and women held at Key Biscayne, in Miami, Florida. Natalya "Natasha" Zvereva (Наталля Зверава Наташа Зверева born April 16 1971 is a retired Tennis player from Belarus. In the Hamburg final, she lost for the first time in 1994 after 36 consecutive match victories, losing to Sanchez Vicario in three sets. She then won her eighth German Open, but there were signs that her form was worsening as she almost lost to Julie Halard in a quarterfinal. The German Open, currently sponsored as the Qatar Telecom German Open, is a WTA Tour affiliated professional Tennis Tournament for women Julie Halard-Decugis (born September 10, 1970) is a former professional female tennis player from Versailles, France. Graf then lost to Pierce in a French Open semifinal and followed with a first-round loss at Wimbledon to Lori McNeil, her first loss in a first round Grand Slam tournament in ten years. Lori McNeil (born December 18 1963, in San Diego, California) is an African American Tennis coach and former professional tennis Graf still managed to win San Diego the following month but aggravated a long-time back injury in beating Sanchez Vicario in the final. She then began to wear a back brace and was unsure about playing the US Open but elected to play while receiving treatment and stretching for two hours before each match. She made it to the final and took the first set there against Sanchez Vicario. Her back injury, however, flared up and she lost the next two sets. She took the following nine weeks off, returning only for the Virginia Slims Championships where she lost to Pierce in a quarterfinal.
Injury kept Graf out of the Australian Open in 1995. She came back to beat Sanchez Vicario in the finals of both the French Open and Wimbledon. The US Open was Seles's first Grand Slam event after the 1993 attack. Seles and Graf met in the final, with Graf winning 7–6, 0–6, 6–3. Graf then capped the year by beating countrywoman Anke Huber in a five-set final at the season-ending WTA Tour Championships. Anke Huber (born December 4 1974 is a former professional Tennis player The WTA Tour Championships is a Tennis tournament played annually at the end of the season for the top-ranked players on the Women's Tennis Association (WTA
In personal terms, 1995 was a difficult year for Graf as she was accused by German authorities of tax evasion in the early years of her career. In her defense, she stated that her father Peter was her financial manager, and all financial matters relating to her earnings at the time had been under his control. As a result, Peter was sentenced to 45 months in jail. He was eventually released after serving 25 months. Prosecutors dropped their case against Steffi in 1997, when she agreed to pay a fine of 1. 3 million Deutsche Marks to the government and an unspecified charity.
In 1996, Graf again missed the Australian Open due to injury and then successfully defended the three Grand Slam titles she won the year before. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) In a close French Open final, Graf again overcame Sanchez Vicario, taking the third-set 10-8. Graf then had straight-sets wins against Sanchez Vicario in the Wimbledon final and Seles in the US Open final. Graf also won her fifth and final WTA Tour Championships title with a five set win over Martina Hingis. Martina Hingis (born September 30, 1980 in Košice, Czechoslovakia) is a retired professional Tennis player who spent a total of 209 She was unable to participate in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta because of an injured left knee. The 1996 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and unofficially known as the Centennial Olympics, were an International [8]
Final years on the tour
The last few years of Graf's career were beset by injuries, particularly to her knees and back.
These injuries caused Graf to miss much of the tour in 1997. She lost the World No. 1 ranking to Martina Hingis and failed to win a Grand Slam title for the first time in ten years. Martina Hingis (born September 30, 1980 in Košice, Czechoslovakia) is a retired professional Tennis player who spent a total of 209 The four Grand Slam tournaments are the most important Tennis events of the year
After missing almost half of the tour in 1998, Graf defeated World No. 2 Hingis and World No. 1 Lindsay Davenport en route to the Philadelphia title. Lindsay Ann Davenport (born June 8, 1976 in Palos Verdes, California) is a former World No At the first round of the season-ending WTA Tour Championships, Graf defeated World No. The WTA Tour Championships is a Tennis tournament played annually at the end of the season for the top-ranked players on the Women's Tennis Association (WTA 3 Jana Novotna to become the first player to defeat each of the top three ranked players in four matches. Jana Novotna (Jana Novotná (b October 2 1968 in Brno, Czechoslovakia) is a former professional Tennis player from the Czech Republic
At the 1999 French Open, Graf reached her first Grand Slam final in three years and fought back from a set and two breaks down in the second set to defeat the top ranked Hingis in three sets. The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over Graf also became the first player in the open era to defeat the first, second, and third ranked players in the same Grand Slam tournament by defeating second ranked Davenport in the quarterfinals and third ranked Monica Seles in the semifinals. This article describes the History Monica Seles (Szeles Mónika Serbian: Моника Селеш Monika Seleš, /sɛlɛʃ/ born December 2 1973 is a former World No Graf said after the final that it would be her last French Open,[9] fueling speculation about her retirement.
Graf then reached her ninth Wimbledon singles final, losing to Davenport 6–4, 7–5. The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious In mixed doubles at Wimbledon, Graf briefly partnered with John McEnroe. John Patrick McEnroe Jr (born February 16 1959 is an American former World No [10]
In August 1999, Graf announced her sudden retirement from the women's tour. She was ranked third in the world at that time. Graf said, "I have done everything I wanted to do in tennis. I feel I have nothing left to accomplish. The weeks following Wimbledon [in 1999] weren't easy for me. I was not having fun anymore. After Wimbledon, for the first time in my career, I didn't feel like going to a tournament. My motivation wasn't what it was in the past. "[11]
Summary of career
Graf won 107 singles titles and 11 doubles titles. Her 22 Grand Slam singles titles are second only to Margaret Court, who won 24. The four Grand Slam tournaments are the most important Tennis events of the year Margaret Jean Court AO MBE (born 16 July 1942 also known as Margaret Smith Court) is a retired former World No Graf won 7 singles titles at Wimbledon, 6 singles titles at the French Open, 5 singles titles at the US Open, and 4 singles titles at the Australian Open. The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over The US Open Tennis tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world first contested in 1881 The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments held each year She is the only person to have won at least four singles titles at each Grand Slam event. She is also the only person to have won a combined total of at least 13 singles titles at Wimbledon and the French Open. Her overall record in 56 Grand Slam events was 282-34 (89 percent) (87-10 at the French Open, 75-8 at Wimbledon, 73-10 at the US Open, and 47-6 at the Australian Open). Her career prize-money earnings totalled US$21,895,277 (a record until Lindsay Davenport surpassed this amount in January 2008). The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been Lindsay Ann Davenport (born June 8, 1976 in Palos Verdes, California) is a former World No Her singles win-loss record was 902-115 (88. 7 percent). She was ranked World No. 1 for a total of 377 weeks during her career, the record in both men's and women's tennis. She was ranked World No. 1 for 186 consecutive weeks (from August 1987 to March 1991), which is still the record in the women's game.
Accolades
In an interview with ESPN Classic's SportsCentury series, Chris Evert said, "Steffi Graf's the best all-around player. ESPN, originally an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is an American Cable television network dedicated to Christine Marie "Chris" Evert (Evert-Lloyd 1979–1987 (born December 21, 1954) is a former World No Martina [Navratilova] won more on fast courts and I won more on slow courts, but Steffi came along and won more titles on both surfaces. Martina Navratilova ( Czech: Martina Navrátilová; born October 18, 1956, in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a former World " Evert also has said that Graf's forehand was "the best in women's tennis". [12] Billie Jean King said in 1999 that she considered Graf to be the greatest female tennis player ever. Billie Jean King ( née Moffitt) (born November 22, 1943, in Long Beach, California) is a retired Tennis [13] Navratilova said in 1996, "Steffi is the best all-around player of all time, regardless of the surface. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) "[14]
Personal life
With her father dominating her personal life until the Graf tax scandal in 1995, Graf often declined social invitations and made few friends on tour. Soon after retiring she made headlines off the court for dating Andre Agassi. Andre Kirk Agassi (born April 29 1970 is a former World No 1 professional American Tennis player who won eight Grand Slam singles tournaments They married in October 2001 with only their mothers as witnesses. [15] Four days later Steffi gave birth, six weeks prematurely, to their son Jaden Gil (named for Andre's longtime trainer Gil Reyes). Their daughter, Jaz Elle, was born on October 3, 2003. Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar.
At the 1992 Wimbledon champions banquet, Graf and husband-to-be Andre Agassi showed no interest in one another. The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious Andre Kirk Agassi (born April 29 1970 is a former World No 1 professional American Tennis player who won eight Grand Slam singles tournaments However, in a 2006 Sports Illustrated piece, Agassi – who claimed he had been secretly pining for Graf as far back as 1990 – said that officials would not allow him to dance with her, which was a Wimbledon tradition. Sports Illustrated is an American Sports Magazine owned by media conglomerate Time Warner.
Grand Slam singles finals
Wins (22)
| Year | Championship | Opponent in Final | Score in Final |
| 1987 | French Open |  Martina Navratilova | 6–4, 4–6, 8–6 |
| 1988 | Australian Open | Chris Evert | 6–1, 7–6(3) |
| 1988 | French Open (2) |  Natalia Zvereva | 6–0, 6–0 |
| 1988 | Wimbledon | Martina Navratilova | 5–7, 6–2, 6–1 |
| 1988 | US Open |  Gabriela Sabatini | 6–3, 3–6, 6–1 |
| 1989 | Australian Open (2) |  Helena Sukova | 6–4, 6–4 |
| 1989 | Wimbledon (2) | Martina Navratilova | 6–2, 6–7(1), 6–1 |
| 1989 | US Open (2) | Martina Navratilova | 3–6, 7–5, 6–1 |
| 1990 | Australian Open (3) | Mary Joe Fernandez | 6–3, 6–4 |
| 1991 | Wimbledon (3) | Gabriela Sabatini | 6–4, 3–6, 8–6 |
| 1992 | Wimbledon (4) |  Monica Seles | 6–2, 6–1 |
| 1993 | French Open (3) | Mary Joe Fernandez | 4–6, 6–2, 6–4 |
| 1993 | Wimbledon (5) |  Jana Novotna | 7–6(6), 1–6, 6–4 |
| 1993 | US Open (3) | Helena Sukova | 6–3, 6–3 |
| 1994 | Australian Open (4) |  Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 6–0, 6–2 |
| 1995 | French Open (4) | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 7–5, 4–6, 6–0 |
| 1995 | Wimbledon (6) | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 4–6, 6–1, 7–5 |
| 1995 | US Open (4) | Monica Seles | 7–6(6), 0–6, 6–3 |
| 1996 | French Open (5) | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 6–3, 6–7, 10-8 |
| 1996 | Wimbledon (7) | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 6–3, 7–5 |
| 1996 | US Open (5) | Monica Seles | 7–5, 6–4 |
| 1999 | French Open (6) |  Martina Hingis | 4–6, 7–5, 6–2 |
Runner-ups (9)
| Year | Championship | Opponent in Final | Score in Final |
| 1987 | Wimbledon | Martina Navratilova | 7–5, 6–3 |
| 1987 | US Open | Martina Navratilova | 7–6, 6–1 |
| 1989 | French Open | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 7–6, 3–6, 7–5 |
| 1990 | French Open (2) |  Monica Seles | 7–6, 6–4 |
| 1990 | US Open (2) | Gabriela Sabatini | 6–2, 7–6 |
| 1992 | French Open (3) | Monica Seles | 6–2, 3–6, 10-8 |
| 1993 | Australian Open | Monica Seles | 4–6, 6–3, 6–2 |
| 1994 | US Open (3) | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 1–6, 7–6, 6–4 |
| 1999 | Wimbledon (2) | Lindsay Davenport | 6–4, 7–5 |
Grand Slam women's doubles finals
Win (1)
| Year | Championship | Partnering | Opponents in Final | Score/Final |
| 1988 | Wimbledon | Gabriela Sabatini | Larisa Savchenko Neiland Natasha Zvereva | 6–3, 1–6, 12-10 |
Runner-ups (3)
| Year | Championship | Partnering | Opponents in Final | Score/Final |
| 1986 | French Open | Gabriela Sabatini | Martina Navratilova Andrea Temesvari | 6–1, 6–2 |
| 1987 | French Open (2) | Gabriela Sabatini | Martina Navratilova Pam Shriver | 6–2, 6–1 |
| 1989 | French Open (3) | Gabriela Sabatini | Larisa Savchenko Neiland Natalia Zvereva | 6–4, 6–4 |
WTA Tour singles finals
Wins (107)
| Legend (singles wins) |
|---|
| Tier I (16) |
| Tier II (29) |
| Tier III (9) |
| Tier IV (8) |
| VS (17) |
| Grand Slam Title (22) |
| WTA Tour Championship (5) |
| Olympic Gold (1) |
| # | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Opponent in final | Score |
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| 1. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over Martina Navratilova ( Czech: Martina Navrátilová; born October 18, 1956, in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a former World Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments held each year Christine Marie "Chris" Evert (Evert-Lloyd 1979–1987 (born December 21, 1954) is a former World No Natalya "Natasha" Zvereva (Наталля Зверава Наташа Зверева born April 16 1971 is a retired Tennis player from Belarus. The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious The US Open Tennis tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world first contested in 1881 Gabriela Beatriz Sabatini (b May 16 1970, in Buenos Aires, Argentina) is a former professional Tennis player Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Helena Suková (born February 23, 1965, in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a former professional Tennis player from the Czech Republic Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Mary Joe Fernandez Godsick (Maria Jose Fernandez (born August 19 1971 in the Dominican Republic) is a former professional Tennis player from the United States and Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Monica Seles (Szeles Mónika Serbian: Моника Селеш Monika Seleš, /sɛlɛʃ/ born December 2 1973 is a former World No Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Jana Novotna (Jana Novotná (b October 2 1968 in Brno, Czechoslovakia) is a former professional Tennis player from the Czech Republic Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Aránzazu (Arantxa Isabel Maria Sanchez Vicario (born December 18 1971 in Barcelona) is a former World No Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Martina Hingis (born September 30, 1980 in Košice, Czechoslovakia) is a retired professional Tennis player who spent a total of 209 Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious Martina Navratilova ( Czech: Martina Navrátilová; born October 18, 1956, in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a former World The US Open Tennis tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world first contested in 1881 Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over Aránzazu (Arantxa Isabel Maria Sanchez Vicario (born December 18 1971 in Barcelona) is a former World No Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Monica Seles (Szeles Mónika Serbian: Моника Селеш Monika Seleš, /sɛlɛʃ/ born December 2 1973 is a former World No Gabriela Beatriz Sabatini (b May 16 1970, in Buenos Aires, Argentina) is a former professional Tennis player Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments held each year Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Lindsay Ann Davenport (born June 8, 1976 in Palos Verdes, California) is a former World No Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious Gabriela Beatriz Sabatini (b May 16 1970, in Buenos Aires, Argentina) is a former professional Tennis player Larisa Savchenko Neiland (born Larisa Savchenko July 21, 1966 in Lvov) is a retired Ukrainian -born tennis player who represented Natalya "Natasha" Zvereva (Наталля Зверава Наташа Зверева born April 16 1971 is a retired Tennis player from Belarus. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over Gabriela Beatriz Sabatini (b May 16 1970, in Buenos Aires, Argentina) is a former professional Tennis player Martina Navratilova ( Czech: Martina Navrátilová; born October 18, 1956, in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a former World Andrea Temesvari (Andrea Temesvári (born April 26, 1966 in Budapest, Hungary) is a former professional Tennis player once ranked Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Pamela Howard Shriver Lazenby (born July 4 1962, in Baltimore Maryland) is a former professional Tennis player and current sports broadcaster Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Larisa Savchenko Neiland (born Larisa Savchenko July 21, 1966 in Lvov) is a retired Ukrainian -born tennis player who represented Natalya "Natasha" Zvereva (Наталля Зверава Наташа Зверева born April 16 1971 is a retired Tennis player from Belarus. | April 13, 1986 | Family Circle Cup, Hilton Head, South Carolina, U.S. | VS | Clay | Chris Evert | 6–4, 7–5 |
| 2. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) The Family Circle Cup is a WTA Tour affiliated professional Tennis tournament for women held every year since 1973. Hilton Head Island or Hilton Head is a town (located on an island of the same name in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Christine Marie "Chris" Evert (Evert-Lloyd 1979–1987 (born December 21, 1954) is a former World No | April 20, 1986 | Sunkist WTA Championships, Amelia Island, Florida, U. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) The Bausch & Lomb Championships is a Tennis Tournament held in on Amelia Island off the coast of Florida, United States. Amelia Island is one of the southernmost of the Sea Islands, a chain of Barrier islands that stretches along the east coast of the United States from S. | VS | Clay | Claudia Kohde-Kilsch | 6–4, 5–7, 7–6(3) |
| 3. Claudia Kohde-Kilsch (born December 11, 1963 in Saarbrücken) is a former German Tennis player | May 3, 1986 | U. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) S. Clay Court Championships, Indianapolis | VS | Clay | Gabriela Sabatini | 2–6, 7–6(5), 6–4 |
| 4. Gabriela Beatriz Sabatini (b May 16 1970, in Buenos Aires, Argentina) is a former professional Tennis player | May 3, 1986 | German Open, Berlin | VS | Clay | Martina Navratilova | 6–2, 6–3 |
| 5. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) The German Open, currently sponsored as the Qatar Telecom German Open, is a WTA Tour affiliated professional Tennis Tournament for women Berlin is the capital city and one of sixteen states of Germany. Martina Navratilova ( Czech: Martina Navrátilová; born October 18, 1956, in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a former World | August 24, 1986 | United Jersey Bank Classic, Mahwah, New Jersey, U. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Mahwah is a township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. S. | VS | Hard | Molly van Nostrand | 7–5, 6–1 |
| 6. | September 14, 1986 | Toray Pan Pacific Open, Tokyo | VS | Carpet (I) |  Manuela Maleeva-Fragniere | 6–4, 6–2 |
| 7. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) The Toray Pan Pacific Open (東レ・パン・パシフィック・テニス is a WTA Tour affiliated professional tennis tournament for women held every year officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū. Manuela Georgieva Maleeva (Мануела Георгиева Малеева (born February 14, 1967) is a former professional Tennis player from | October 12, 1986 | European Indoors, Zurich, Switzerland | VS | Carpet (I) | Helena Sukova | 4–6, 6–2, 6–4 |
| 8. Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) The Zurich Open is a WTA Tour affiliated professional Tennis Tournament for women held every winter in Zurich, Switzerland. Zürich (, Zürich German: Züri, Zurich, Zurigo; in English generally Zurich) is the largest city in Switzerland and capital of the Helena Suková (born February 23, 1965, in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a former professional Tennis player from the Czech Republic | October 26, 1986 | Pretty Polly, Brighton, United Kingdom | VS | Carpet (I) |  Catarina Lindqvist | 6–3, 6–3 |
| 9. Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) The Brighton International was a tennis tournament held in Brighton, UK. Brighton ( is a town on the south coast of England and with its neighbour Hove, forms the city of Brighton and Hove. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Anna Catarina Lindqvist Ryan (born June 13, 1963 in Kristinehamn, Värmland) is a former professional Tennis player from | February 22, 1987 | Virginia Slims of Florida, Boca Raton, U. Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Boca Raton ("bōkə rə-tōn" is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida incorporated in May 1925 S. | VS | Hard | Helena Sukova | 6–2, 6–3 |
| 10. | March 8, 1987 | Lipton International Players Championships, Key Biscayne, Florida, U. Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) The Miami Masters is an annual Tennis tournament for men and women held at Key Biscayne, in Miami, Florida. Key Biscayne is a village in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States on the island of Key Biscayne. S. | VS | Hard | Chris Evert | 6–1, 6–2 |
| 11. | April 12, 1987 | Family Circle Cup, Hilton Head, South Carolina, U. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) S. | VS | Clay | Manuela Maleeva-Fragniere | 6–2, 4–6, 6–3 |
| 12. | April 19, 1987 | Bausch & Lomb Championships, Amelia Island, Florida, U. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) The Bausch & Lomb Championships is a Tennis Tournament held in on Amelia Island off the coast of Florida, United States. S. | VS | Clay | Hana Mandlikova | 6–3, 6–4 |
| 13. Hana Mandlíková (born February 19 1962 in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a former professional Tennis player from the Czech Republic | May 10, 1987 | Italian Open, Rome | VS | Clay | Gabriela Sabatini | 7–5, 4–6, 6–0 |
| 14. Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) The Rome Masters is an annual Tennis tournament held in Rome, Italy. Rome ( Roma ˈroma Roma is the capital city of Italy and Lazio, and is Italy's largest and most populous city with more than 2 | May 17, 1987 | German Open, Berlin | VS | Clay | Claudia Kohde-Kilsch | 6–2, 6–3 |
| 15. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) | June 6, 1987 | French Open, Paris | GS | Clay | Martina Navratilova | 6–4, 4–6, 8–6 |
| 16. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over Paris (ˈpærɨs in English; in French) is the Capital of France and the country's largest city | August 16, 1987 | Virginia Slims of Los Angeles, U. Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) The East West Bank Classic presented by Herbalife is a Tier II Tennis Tournament on the WTA Tour held in Carson California, a suburb S. | VS | Hard | Chris Evert | 6–3, 6–4 |
| 17. | September 27, 1987 | Citzen Cup, Hamburg, Germany | VS | Clay | Isabel Cueto | 6–2, 6–2 |
| 18. Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) The Hamburg Masters, established in 1892 is an annual Tennis tournament for male professional players held in Hamburg, Germany. Hamburg (English, German: ˈhambʊɐk local pronunciation Low German / Low Saxon: Hamborg) is the second-largest city in Germany Isabel Cueto is a retired professional Tennis player from Germany. | November 1, 1987 | European Indoors, Zurich, Switzerland | VS | Carpet (I) | Hana Mandlikova | 6–2, 6–2 |
| 19. Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) | November 22, 1987 | Virginia Slims Championships, New York City | CH | Carpet (I) | Gabriela Sabatini | 4–6, 6–4, 6–0, 6–4 |
| 20. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) The WTA Tour Championships is a Tennis tournament played annually at the end of the season for the top-ranked players on the Women's Tennis Association (WTA The City of New York | January 24, 1988 | Australian Open, Melbourne | GS | Hard | Chris Evert | 6–1, 7–6(3) |
| 21. Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments held each year Melbourne ( is the second most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 3 | March 6, 1988 | U. Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) S. Hardcourt Championships, San Antonio, Texas | IV | Hard | Katerina Maleeva | 6–4, 6–1 |
| 22. Katerina Maleeva (Катерина Малеева (born May 7, 1969) is a Bulgarian Tennis player | March 27, 1988 | Lipton International Players Championships, Key Biscayne, Florida, U. Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) S. | I | Hard | Chris Evert | 6–4, 6–4 |
| 23. | May 15, 1988 | Lufthansa Cup - German Open, Berlin | II | Clay | Helena Sukova | 6–3, 6–2 |
| 24. Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) The German Open, currently sponsored as the Qatar Telecom German Open, is a WTA Tour affiliated professional Tennis Tournament for women | June 5, 1988 | French Open, Paris | GS | Clay | Natasha Zvereva | 6–0, 6–0 |
| 25. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Natalya "Natasha" Zvereva (Наталля Зверава Наташа Зверева born April 16 1971 is a retired Tennis player from Belarus. | July 3, 1988 | Wimbledon, London | GS | Grass | Martina Navratilova | 5–7, 6–2, 6–1 |
| 26. Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. | July 31, 1988 | Citzen Cup, Hamburg, Germany | IV | Clay | Katerina Maleeva | 6–4, 6–2 |
| 27. Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) | August 28, 1988 | United Jersey Bank Classic, Mahwah, New Jersey, U. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) S. | IV | Hard |  Nathalie Tauziat | 6–0, 6–1 |
| 28. Nathalie Tauziat (born October 17 1967 in Bangui, Central African Republic) is a former professional tennis player from France | September 11, 1988 | US Open, New York City | GS | Hard | Gabriela Sabatini | 6–3, 3–6, 6–1 |
| 29. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) The US Open Tennis tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world first contested in 1881 | October 2, 1988 | Olympics, Seoul | OT | Hard | Gabriela Sabatini | 6–3, 6–3 |
| 30. Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) The Olympic Games is an international Multi-sport event established for both summer and winter games Seoul ( soʊl is the Capital and largest City of South Korea. | October 30, 1988 | Midland Bank Championships, Brighton, United Kingdom | III | Carpet (I) | Manuela Maleeva-Fragniere | 6–2, 6–0 |
| 31. Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) The Brighton International was a tennis tournament held in Brighton, UK. | January 29, 1989 | Australian Open, Melbourne | GS | Hard | Helena Sukova | 6–4, 6–4 |
| 32. Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) | February 19, 1989 | Virginia Slims of Washington, D.C. | II | Carpet (I) | Zina Garrison Jackson | 6–1, 7–5 |
| 33. Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D Zina Lynna Garrison (born November 16, 1963 in Houston Texas) is a former professional Tennis player from the United States. | March 5, 1989 | U. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) S. Hardcourt Championships, San Antonio, Texas | IV | Hard | Ann Henricksson | 6–1, 6–4 |
| 34. | March 19, 1989 | Virginia Slims of Florida, Boca Raton, U. Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) S. | II | Hard | Chris Evert | 4–6, 6–2, 6–3 |
| 35. | April 9, 1989 | Family Circle Cup, Hilton Head, South Carolina, U. Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) S. | II | Clay | Natasha Zvereva | 6–1, 6–1 |
| 36. | May 7, 1989 | Citzen Cup, Hamburg, Germany | IV | Clay | Jana Novotna | walkover |
| 37. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Jana Novotna (Jana Novotná (b October 2 1968 in Brno, Czechoslovakia) is a former professional Tennis player from the Czech Republic | May 21, 1989 | Lufthansa Cup - German Open, Berlin | II | Clay | Gabriela Sabatini | 6–3, 6–1 |
| 38. Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) | July 9, 1989 | Wimbledon, London | GS | Grass | Martina Navratilova | 6–2, 6–7(1), 6–1 |
| 39. Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) | August 6, 1989 | Great American Bank Classic, San Diego, U. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) The Acura Classic was a WTA Tour affiliated professional tennis tournament for women held every summer at the La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad California S. | IV | Hard | Zina Garrison Jackson | 6–4, 7–5 |
| 40. | August 20, 1989 | United Jersey Bank Classic, Mahwah, New Jersey, U. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) S. | IV | Hard | Andrea Temesvari | 7–5, 6–2 |
| 41. Andrea Temesvari (Andrea Temesvári (born April 26, 1966 in Budapest, Hungary) is a former professional Tennis player once ranked | September 10, 1989 | US Open, New York City | GS | Hard | Martina Navratilova | 3–6, 7–5, 6–1 |
| 42. Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) | October 22, 1989 | BMW European Indoors, Zurich, Switzerland | III | Carpet (I) | Jana Novotna | 6–1, 7–6(6) |
| 43. Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) The Zurich Open is a WTA Tour affiliated professional Tennis Tournament for women held every winter in Zurich, Switzerland. | October 29, 1989 | Midland Bank Championships, Brighton, United Kingdom | III | Carpet (I) | Monica Seles | 7–5, 6–4 |
| 44. Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Monica Seles (Szeles Mónika Serbian: Моника Селеш Monika Seleš, /sɛlɛʃ/ born December 2 1973 is a former World No | November 19, 1989 | Virginia Slims Championships, New York City | CH | Carpet (I) | Martina Navratilova | 6–4, 7–5, 2–6, 6–2 |
| 45. Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) | January 28, 1990 | Australian Open, Melbourne | GS | Hard | Mary Joe Fernandez | 6–3, 6–4 |
| 46. Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Mary Joe Fernandez Godsick (Maria Jose Fernandez (born August 19 1971 in the Dominican Republic) is a former professional Tennis player from the United States and | February 4, 1990 | Toray Pan Pacific Open, Tokyo | II | Carpet (I) | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 6–1, 6–2 |
| 47. Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Aránzazu (Arantxa Isabel Maria Sanchez Vicario (born December 18 1971 in Barcelona) is a former World No | April 15, 1990 | Bausch & Lomb Championships, Amelia Island, Florida, U. Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) S. | II | Clay | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 6–1, 6–0 |
| 48. | May 6, 1990 | Citzen Cup, Hamburg, Germany | IV | Clay | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 5–7, 6–0, 6–1 |
| 49. Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) | August 5, 1990 | Canadian Open, Montreal | I | Hard | Katerina Maleeva | 6–1, 6–7(6), 6–3 |
| 50. Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) The Canada Masters (also long known as the Canadian Open) currently sponsored as the Rogers Cup, is an annual Tennis tournament held in Montreal, or Montréal in French ( pronounced in French, in English) is the largest city in the Canadian province of Quebec | August 12, 1990 | Great American Bank Classic, San Diego, U. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) S. | III | Hard | Manuela Maleeva-Fragniere | 6–3, 6–2 |
| 51. | September 30, 1990 | Volkswagen-Damen-Grand Prix, Leipzig, Germany | III | Carpet (I) | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 6–1, 6–1 |
| 52. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) This sort of fix restores section edit linkpoints to where they belong | October 14, 1990 | BMW European Indoors, Zurich, Switzerland | II | Carpet (I) | Gabriela Sabatini | 6–3, 6–2 |
| 53. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) | October 28, 1990 | Midland Bank Championships, Brighton, United Kingdom | II | Carpet (I) | Helena Sukova | 7–5, 6–3 |
| 54. Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) | November 11, 1990 | Virginia Slims of New England, Worcester, Massachusetts, U. Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Worcester (ˈwʊstɚ is a City in the state of Massachusetts in the United States of America. S. | II | Carpet (I) | Gabriela Sabatini | 7–6(5) 6–3 |
| 55. | March 31, 1991 | U. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. S. Hardcourt Championships, San Antonio, Texas | III | Hard | Monica Seles | 6–4, 6–3 |
| 56. | May 5, 1991 | Citzen Cup, Hamburg, Germany | II | Clay | Monica Seles | 7–5, 6–7(4), 6–3 |
| 57. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. | May 19, 1991 | Lufthansa Cup - German Open, Berlin | I | Clay | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 6–3, 4–6, 7–6(6) |
| 58. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. | July 7, 1991 | Wimbledon, London | GS | Grass | Gabriela Sabatini | 6–4, 3–6, 8–6 |
| 59. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. | October 6, 1991 | Volkswagen-Damen-Grand Prix, Leipzig, Germany | III | Carpet (I) | Jana Novotna | 6–3, 6–3 |
| 60. Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. | October 13, 1991 | BMW European Indoors, Zurich, Switzerland | II | Carpet (I) | Nathalie Tauziat | 6–4, 6–4 |
| 61. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. | October 27, 1991 | Midland Bank Championships, Brighton, United Kingdom | II | Carpet (I) | Zina Garrison Jackson | 5–7, 6–4, 6–1 |
| 62. Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. | March 8, 1992 | Virginia Slims of Florida, Boca Raton, U. Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) S. | I | Hard | Conchita Martinez | 3–6, 6–2, 6–0 |
| 63. There is another tennis player with a similar name Conchita Martínez Granados. | May 3, 1992 | Citzen Cup, Hamburg, Germany | II | Clay | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 7–6(5), 6–2 |
| 64. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) | May 17, 1992 | Lufthansa Cup - German Open, Berlin | I | Clay | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 4–6, 7–5, 6–2 |
| 65. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) | July 5, 1992 | Wimbledon, London | GS | Grass | Monica Seles | 6–2, 6–1 |
| 66. Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) | October 4, 1992 | Volkswagen-Damen-Grand Prix, Leipzig, Germany | III | Carpet (I) | Jana Novotna | 6–3, 1–6, 6–4 |
| 67. Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) | October 11, 1992 | European Indoors, Zurich, Switzerland | II | Carpet (I) | Martina Navratilova | 2–6, 7–5, 7–5 |
| 68. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) | October 25, 1992 | Midland Bank Championships, Brighton, United Kingdom | II | Carpet (I) | Jana Novotna | 4–6, 6–4, 7–6(3) |
| 69. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) | November 15, 1992 | Advanta Championships Philadelphia, U. Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) The Advanta Championships Philadelphia (also long known as the Virginia Slims of Philadelphia) was a WTA Tour professional Tennis tournament for women played S. | II | Carpet (I) | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 6–3, 3–6, 6–1 |
| 70. | March 7, 1993 | Virginia Slims of Florida, Delray Beach, U. Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) S. | II | Hard | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 6–4, 6–3 |
| 71. | April 4, 1993 | Family Circle Cup, Hilton Head, South Carolina, U. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) S. | I | Clay | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 7–6(8), 6–1 |
| 72. | May 16, 1993 | German Open, Berlin | I | Clay | Gabriela Sabatini | 7–6(3), 2–6, 6–4 |
| 73. Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) | June 6, 1993 | French Open, Paris | GS | Clay | Mary Joe Fernandez | 4–6, 6–2, 6–4 |
| 74. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) | July 4, 1993 | Wimbledon, London | GS | Grass | Jana Novotna | 7–6(6), 1–6, 6–4 |
| 75. Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) | August 8, 1993 | Mazda Tennis Classic, San Diego, U. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) The Acura Classic was a WTA Tour affiliated professional tennis tournament for women held every summer at the La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad California S. | II | Hard | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 6–4, 4–6, 6–1 |
| 76. | August 22, 1993 | Canadian Open, Toronto | I | Hard | Jennifer Capriati | 6–1, 0–6, 6–3 |
| 77. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Toronto (təˈrɒntoʊ colloquially pronounced or) is the largest city in Canada and is the provincial capital of Ontario Jennifer Marie Capriati (born March 29 1976 in New York City is a former World No | September 12, 1993 | US Open, New York City | GS | Hard | Helena Sukova | 6–3, 6–3 |
| 78. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) | October 3, 1993 | Volkswagen-Card Cup, Leipzig, Germany | II | Carpet (I) | Jana Novotna | 6–2, 6–0 |
| 79. Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) | November 21, 1993 | Virginia Slims Championships, New York City | CH | Carpet (I) | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 6–1, 6–4, 3–6, 6–1 |
| 80. Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) | January 30, 1994 | Australian Open, Melbourne | GS | Hard | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 6–0, 6–2 |
| 81. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) | February 6, 1994 | Toray Pan Pacific Open, Tokyo | I | Carpet (I) | Martina Navratilova | 6–2, 6–4 |
| 82. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) | February 27, 1994 | Evert Cup, Indian Wells, California, U. Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) The Indian Wells Masters is an annual Tennis tournament held in the small city of Indian Wells, California. Indian Wells is a city in Riverside County, California, in the Coachella Valley (Palm Springs area in between Palm Desert and La Quinta S. | II | Hard |  Amanda Coetzer | 6–0, 6–4 |
| 83. Amanda Coetzer (born October 22 1971 in Hoopstad, South Africa) is the most accomplished female professional Tennis player from | March 6, 1994 | Virginia Slims of Florida, Delray Beach, U. Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Delray Beach is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population S. | II | Hard | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 6–3, 7–5 |
| 84. | March 20, 1994 | Lipton International Players Championships, Key Biscayne, Florida, U. Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) S. | I | Hard |  Natasha Zvereva | 4–6, 6–1, 6–2 |
| 85. | May 15, 1994 | German Open, Berlin | I | Clay |  Brenda Schultz-McCarthy | 7–6(3), 6–4 |
| 86. Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Brenda Anne Marie Schultz-McCarthy (born December 28, 1970 in Haarlem) is a Dutch tennis player | August 7, 1994 | Toshiba Tennis Classic, San Diego, U. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) The Acura Classic was a WTA Tour affiliated professional tennis tournament for women held every summer at the La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad California S. | II | Hard | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 6–2, 6–1 |
| 87. | February 19, 1995 | Open Gaz de France, Paris | II | Carpet (I) | Mary Pierce | 6–2, 6–2 |
| 88. Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Open Gaz de France is a Tier II Tennis Tournament on the WTA Tour held in Paris, France. Paris (ˈpærɨs in English; in French) is the Capital of France and the country's largest city Mary Pierce (born January 15 1975 in Montreal, Canada is a Tennis professional playing on the Women's Tennis Association (WTA tour. | March 12, 1995 | Virginia Slims of Florida, Delray Beach, U. Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 S. | II | Hard | Conchita Martinez | 6–2, 6–4 |
| 89. | March 26, 1995 | Lipton International Players Championships, Key Biscayne, Florida, U. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 S. | I | Hard |  Kimiko Date | 6–1, 6–4 |
| 90. is a Japanese professional Tennis player In her career she won over 200 tournament matches including the Japan Open four times | April 16, 1995 | Gallery Furniture Championship, Houston, Texas, U. Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 S. | II | Clay | Asa Carlsson | 6–1, 6–1 |
| 91. Åsa Svensson (born June 16, 1975 in Surahammar) is a female Tennis player from Sweden, who turned professional in 1992 | June 11, 1995 | French Open, Paris | GS | Clay | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 7–5, 4–6, 6–0 |
| 92. Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 | July 9, 1995 | Wimbledon, London | GS | Grass | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 4–6, 6–1, 7–5 |
| 93. Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 | September 10, 1995 | US Open, New York City | GS | Hard | Monica Seles | 7–6(6), 0–6, 6–3 |
| 94. Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 | November 12, 1995 | Advanta Championships Philadelphia, U. Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 S. | I | Carpet (I) | Lori McNeil | 6–1, 4–6, 6–3 |
| 95. Lori McNeil (born December 18 1963, in San Diego, California) is an African American Tennis coach and former professional tennis | November 19, 1995 | Virginia Slims Championships, New York City | CH | Carpet (I) | Anke Huber | 6–1, 2–6, 6–1, 4–6, 6–3 |
| 96. Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Anke Huber (born December 4 1974 is a former professional Tennis player | March 17, 1996 | Evert Cup, Indian Wells, California, U. Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) S. | I | Hard | Conchita Martinez | 7–6(5), 7–6(5) |
| 97. | March 31, 1996 | Lipton International Players Championships, Key Biscayne, Florida, U. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) S. | I | Hard | Chanda Rubin | 6–1, 6–3 |
| 98. Chanda Rubin (born February 18, 1976 in Lafayette Louisiana) is a professional Tennis player from the United States. | May 19, 1996 | German Open, Berlin | I | Clay |  Karina Habsudova | 4–6, 6–2, 7–5 |
| 99. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Karina Habsudova (Karina Habšudová (born August 2, 1973, Bojnice, Slovakia) is a former Slovak female professional tennis player | June 9, 1996 | French Open, Paris | GS | Clay | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 6–3, 6–7(4), 10-8 |
| 100. Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) | July 7, 1996 | Wimbledon, London | GS | Grass | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 6–3, 7–5 |
| 101. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) | September 8, 1996 | US Open, New York City | GS | Hard | Monica Seles | 7–5, 6–4 |
| 102. Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) | November 17, 1996 | Virginia Slims Championships, New York City | CH | Carpet (I) | Martina Hingis | 6–3, 4–6, 6–0, 4–6, 6–0 |
| 103. Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Martina Hingis (born September 30, 1980 in Košice, Czechoslovakia) is a retired professional Tennis player who spent a total of 209 | May 25, 1997 | Internationaux de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France | III | Clay |  Mirjana Lucic | 6–2, 7–5 |
| 104. Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar The Internationaux de Strasbourg is a Tennis Tournament held in Strasbourg, France. Strasbourg (Strasbourg stʁazbuʁ Alsatian: Strossburi,; Straßburg) is the capital and principal City of the Alsace région Mirjana Lučić (born in March 9 1982, in Dortmund, West Germany) is a professional Tennis player from Croatia. | August 30, 1998 | Pilot Pen International, New Haven, Connecticut, U. Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) The Pilot Pen Tennis (currently known as the Pilot Pen Tennis presented by Schick for sponsorship reasons is a professional Tennis S. | II | Hard | Jana Novotna | 6–4, 6–1 |
| 105. | November 8, 1998 | Sparkassen Cup, Leipzig, Germany | II | Carpet (I) | Nathalie Tauziat | 6–3, 6–4 |
| 106. Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) | November 15, 1998 | Advanta Championships Philadelphia, U. Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) S. | II | Carpet (I) | Lindsay Davenport | 4–6, 6–3, 6–4 |
| 107. Lindsay Ann Davenport (born June 8, 1976 in Palos Verdes, California) is a former World No | June 6, 1999 | French Open, Paris | GS | Clay | Martina Hingis | 4–6, 7–5, 6–2 |
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| Tier I (6) |
| Tier II (8) |
| Tier III (0) |
| Tier IV (0) |
| VS (6) |
| Grand Slam Title (9) |
| WTA Tour Championship (1) |
| Olympic (1) |
| # | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Opponent in final | Score |
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| 1. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) | October 15, 1984 | Stuttgart, Germany | VS | Carpet (I) | Catarina Lindqvist | 6–1, 6–4 |
| 2. Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Stuttgart (ˈʃtʊtgaɐ̯t is the capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Anna Catarina Lindqvist Ryan (born June 13, 1963 in Kristinehamn, Värmland) is a former professional Tennis player from | May 20, 1985 | German Open, Berlin | VS | Clay | Chris Evert | 6–4, 7–5 |
| 3. Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) The German Open, currently sponsored as the Qatar Telecom German Open, is a WTA Tour affiliated professional Tennis Tournament for women Berlin is the capital city and one of sixteen states of Germany. Christine Marie "Chris" Evert (Evert-Lloyd 1979–1987 (born December 21, 1954) is a former World No | August 18, 1985 | United Jersey, New Jersey, U.S. | VS | Hard | Kathy Rinaldi Stunkel | 6–4, 3–6, 6–4 |
| 4. Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Kathy Rinaldi-Stunkel (born in March 24, 1967 in Stuart Florida) is a former professional Tennis player from the United States, who | October 6, 1985 | Maybelline, Florida, U. Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) For the Chuck Berry song see Maybellene. Maybelline is a Makeup brand sold world-wide and owned by L'Oréal. Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the S. | VS | Hard | Martina Navratilova | 6–3, 6–1 |
| 5. Martina Navratilova ( Czech: Martina Navrátilová; born October 18, 1956, in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a former World | February 3, 1986 | Virginia Slims of Florida, Key Biscayne, U. Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Key Biscayne is a village in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States on the island of Key Biscayne. S. | VS | Hard | Chris Evert | 6–3, 6–1 |
| 6. | February 23, 1986 | Lipton International Players Championships, Boca Raton, Florida, U. Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) The Miami Masters is an annual Tennis tournament for men and women held at Key Biscayne, in Miami, Florida. Boca Raton ("bōkə rə-tōn" is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida incorporated in May 1925 S. | VS | Hard | Chris Evert | 6–4, 6–2 |
| 7. | November 23, 1986 | Virginia Slims Championships, New York City | CH | Carpet (I) | Martina Navratilova | 7–6(3), 6–2 |
| 8. Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) The WTA Tour Championships is a Tennis tournament played annually at the end of the season for the top-ranked players on the Women's Tennis Association (WTA The City of New York | July 5, 1987 | Wimbledon, London | GS | Grass | Martina Navratilova | 7–5, 6–3 |
| 9. Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. | September 13, 1987 | US Open, New York City | GS | Hard | Martina Navratilova | 7–6(4), 6–1 |
| 10. Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) The US Open Tennis tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world first contested in 1881 | March 13, 1988 | Virginia Slims of Florida, Boca Raton, U. Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) S. | II | Hard | Gabriela Sabatini | 2–6, 6–3, 6–1 |
| 11. Gabriela Beatriz Sabatini (b May 16 1970, in Buenos Aires, Argentina) is a former professional Tennis player | April 16, 1989 | Bausch & Lomb Championships, Amelia Island, Florida, U. Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) The Bausch & Lomb Championships is a Tennis Tournament held in on Amelia Island off the coast of Florida, United States. Amelia Island is one of the southernmost of the Sea Islands, a chain of Barrier islands that stretches along the east coast of the United States from S. | II | Clay | Gabriela Sabatini | 3–6, 6–3, 7–5 |
| 12. | June 11, 1989 | French Open, Paris | GS | Clay | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 7–6(6), 3–6, 7–5 |
| 13. Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over Paris (ˈpærɨs in English; in French) is the Capital of France and the country's largest city Aránzazu (Arantxa Isabel Maria Sanchez Vicario (born December 18 1971 in Barcelona) is a former World No | May 20, 1990 | German Open, Berlin | I | Clay | Monica Seles | 6–4, 6–3 |
| 14. Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Monica Seles (Szeles Mónika Serbian: Моника Селеш Monika Seleš, /sɛlɛʃ/ born December 2 1973 is a former World No | June 10, 1990 | French Open, Paris | GS | Clay | Monica Seles | 7–6(6), 6–4 |
| 15. Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) | September 9, 1990 | US Open, New York City | GS | Hard | Gabriela Sabatini | 6–2, 7–6(4) |
| 16. Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) | March 10, 1991 | Virginia Slims of Florida, Boca Raton, U. Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. S. | II | Hard | Gabriela Sabatini | 6–4, 7–6(6) |
| 17. | April 14, 1991 | Bausch & Lomb Championships, Amelia Island, Florida, U. Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. S. | II | Clay | Gabriela Sabatini | 7–5, 7–6(3) |
| 18. | April 12, 1992 | Bausch & Lomb Championships, Amelia Island, Florida, U. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) S. | II | Clay | Gabriela Sabatini | 6–2, 1–6, 6–3 |
| 19. | June 7, 1992 | French Open, Paris | GS | Clay | Monica Seles | 6–2, 3–6, 10-8 |
| 20. Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) | August 9, 1992 | Olympics, Barcelona | OT | Clay | Jennifer Capriati | 3–6, 6–3, 6–4 |
| 21. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) The Olympic Games is an international Multi-sport event established for both summer and winter games Barcelona ( Catalan bəɾsəˈlonə Spanish baɾθeˈlona is the capital and most populous city of the Autonomous Community of Catalonia Jennifer Marie Capriati (born March 29 1976 in New York City is a former World No | January 31, 1993 | Australian Open, Melbourne | GS | Hard | Monica Seles | 4–6, 6–3, 6–2 |
| 22. Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments held each year Melbourne ( is the second most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 3 | March 21, 1993 | Lipton International Players Championships, Key Biscayne, Florida, U. Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) S. | I | Hard | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 6–4, 3–6, 6–2 |
| 23. | May 2, 1993 | Citzen Cup, Hamburg, Germany | II | Clay | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 6–3, 6–3 |
| 24. Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) The Hamburg Masters, established in 1892 is an annual Tennis tournament for male professional players held in Hamburg, Germany. Hamburg (English, German: ˈhambʊɐk local pronunciation Low German / Low Saxon: Hamborg) is the second-largest city in Germany | November 14, 1993 | Advanta Championships Philadelphia, U. Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) The Advanta Championships Philadelphia (also long known as the Virginia Slims of Philadelphia) was a WTA Tour professional Tennis tournament for women played S. | I | Carpet (I) | Conchita Martinez | 6–3, 6–3 |
| 25. There is another tennis player with a similar name Conchita Martínez Granados. | May 1, 1994 | Citzen Cup, Hamburg, Germany | II | Clay | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 4–6, 7–6(3), 7–6(6) |
| 26. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) | August 21, 1994 | Canadian Open, Montreal | I | Hard | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 7–5, 1–6, 7–6(4) |
| 27. Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) The Canada Masters (also long known as the Canadian Open) currently sponsored as the Rogers Cup, is an annual Tennis tournament held in Montreal, or Montréal in French ( pronounced in French, in English) is the largest city in the Canadian province of Quebec | September 11, 1994 | US Open, New York City | GS | Hard | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 1–6, 7–6(3), 6–4 |
| 28. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) | November 17, 1996 | Advanta Championships Philadelphia, U. Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) S. | II | Carpet (I) | Jana Novotna | 6–4, retired |
| 29. Jana Novotna (Jana Novotná (b October 2 1968 in Brno, Czechoslovakia) is a former professional Tennis player from the Czech Republic | February 2, 1997 | Tokyo, Japan | I | Carpet (I) | Martina Hingis | walkover |
| 30. Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar The Toray Pan Pacific Open (東レ・パン・パシフィック・テニス is a WTA Tour affiliated professional tennis tournament for women held every year For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Martina Hingis (born September 30, 1980 in Košice, Czechoslovakia) is a retired professional Tennis player who spent a total of 209 | March 14, 1999 | Evert Cup, Indian Wells, California, U. Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) The Indian Wells Masters is an annual Tennis tournament held in the small city of Indian Wells, California. Indian Wells is a city in Riverside County, California, in the Coachella Valley (Palm Springs area in between Palm Desert and La Quinta S. | I | Hard | Serena Williams | 6–3, 3–6, 7–5 |
| 31. Serena Jameka Williams (born September 26 1981 is a professional tennis player who is currently ranked World No | July 4, 1999 | Wimbledon, London | GS | Grass | Lindsay Davenport | 6–4, 7–5 |
WTA Tour doubles finals (18)
Wins (11)
| Legend (doubles wins) |
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| Tier I (1) |
| Tier II (2) |
| Tier III (0) |
| Tier IV (1) |
| VS (6) |
| Grand Slam title (1) |
| WTA Tour Championship (0) |
| No. Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Lindsay Ann Davenport (born June 8, 1976 in Palos Verdes, California) is a former World No | Date | Tournament | Tier | Partnering | Opponents in the final | Score |
| 1. | April 28, 1986 | U.S. Clay Court Championships, Indianapolis | VS | Gabriela Sabatini | Gigi Fernandez Robin White | 6–2, 6–0 |
| 2. Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) The US Men's Clay Court Championships is an annual ATP Tour Tennis Tournament which started in 1910 Gabriela Beatriz Sabatini (b May 16 1970, in Buenos Aires, Argentina) is a former professional Tennis player Beatriz "Gigi" Fernández (born February 22 1964, in San Juan) is a former professional Puerto Rican / American Robin White may refer to Robin White (journalist, BBC journalist and playwright Robin White (tennis, professional tennis player | May 12, 1986 | German Open, Berlin | VS | Helena Sukova | Martina Navratilova.png/22px-Flag_of_Hungary_(1957-1989).png){kind=small} Andrea Temesvari | 7–5, 6–2 |
| 3. Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) The German Open, currently sponsored as the Qatar Telecom German Open, is a WTA Tour affiliated professional Tennis Tournament for women Berlin is the capital city and one of sixteen states of Germany. Helena Suková (born February 23, 1965, in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a former professional Tennis player from the Czech Republic Martina Navratilova ( Czech: Martina Navrátilová; born October 18, 1956, in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a former World Andrea Temesvari (Andrea Temesvári (born April 26, 1966 in Budapest, Hungary) is a former professional Tennis player once ranked | September 14, 1986 | Tokyo, Japan | VS | Bettina Bunge | Katerina Maleeva Manuela Maleeva | 6–1, 6–7(4), 6–2 |
| 4. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) The Toray Pan Pacific Open (東レ・パン・パシフィック・テニス is a WTA Tour affiliated professional tennis tournament for women held every year For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Bettina Bunge (born June 13, 1963) is a German Tennis player She was born in Adliswil, Switzerland, plays right-handed Katerina Maleeva (Катерина Малеева (born May 7, 1969) is a Bulgarian Tennis player Manuela Georgieva Maleeva (Мануела Георгиева Малеева (born February 14, 1967) is a former professional Tennis player from | October 6, 1986 | Zurich, Switzerland | VS | Gabriela Sabatini | Lori McNeil Alycia Moulton | 1–6, 6–4, 6–4 |
| 5. Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) The Zurich Open is a WTA Tour affiliated professional Tennis Tournament for women held every winter in Zurich, Switzerland. Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation Lori McNeil (born December 18 1963, in San Diego, California) is an African American Tennis coach and former professional tennis Alycia Moulton (born February 18 1961) is a former professional tennis player | October 20, 1986 | Brighton, United Kingdom | VS | Helena Sukova |  Tine Scheuer-Larsen Catherine Tanvier | 6–4, 6–4 |
| 6. Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Brighton ( is a town on the south coast of England and with its neighbour Hove, forms the city of Brighton and Hove. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Tine Scheuer-Larsen (born March 13, 1966 in Ølstykke, Hovedstaden) is a retired female Tennis player from Denmark, who Catherine ("Cathy" Tanvier (born May 28, 1965) is a former Tennis player from France, who emerged in the mid-1980s as one of the brightest | April 13, 1987 | Amelia Island, U. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) The Bausch & Lomb Championships is a Tennis Tournament held in on Amelia Island off the coast of Florida, United States. S. | VS | Gabriela Sabatini | Hana Mandlikova Wendy Turnbull | 3–6, 6–3, 7–5 |
| 7. Hana Mandlíková (born February 19 1962 in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a former professional Tennis player from the Czech Republic Wendy Turnbull, MBE, (born 26 November 1952 in Brisbane, Australia is a retired Australian female professional tennis player who was nicknamed "Rabbit" | March 13, 1988 | Miami, USA | I | Gabriela Sabatini | Gigi Fernandez Zina Garrison | 7–6(6), 6–3 |
| 8. Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) The Miami Masters is an annual Tennis tournament for men and women held at Key Biscayne, in Miami, Florida. Zina Lynna Garrison (born November 16, 1963 in Houston Texas) is a former professional Tennis player from the United States. | June 20, 1988 | Wimbledon, United Kingdom | GS | Gabriela Sabatini | Larisa Savchenko Neiland Natasha Zvereva | 6–3, 1–6, 12-10 |
| 9. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious Larisa Savchenko Neiland (born Larisa Savchenko July 21, 1966 in Lvov) is a retired Ukrainian -born tennis player who represented Natalya "Natasha" Zvereva (Наталля Зверава Наташа Зверева born April 16 1971 is a retired Tennis player from Belarus. | August 14, 1989 | New Jersey, USA | IV | Pam Shriver | Louise Allen Laura Gildemeister | 6–2, 6–4 |
| 10. Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. Pamela Howard Shriver Lazenby (born July 4 1962, in Baltimore Maryland) is a former professional Tennis player and current sports broadcaster | April 27, 1992 | Hamburg, Germany | II | Rennae Stubbs | Manon Bollegraf Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 4–6, 6–3, 6–4 |
| 11. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Hamburg (English, German: ˈhambʊɐk local pronunciation Low German / Low Saxon: Hamborg) is the second-largest city in Germany Rennae Stubbs (born March 26 1971 in Sydney) is an Australian professional female Tennis player Manon Maria Bollegraf (born April 10, 1964 in Den Bosch, Noord-Brabant) is a former professional Female tennis player from the Aránzazu (Arantxa Isabel Maria Sanchez Vicario (born December 18 1971 in Barcelona) is a former World No | April 26, 1993 | Hamburg, Germany | II | Rennae Stubbs |  Larisa Savchenko Neiland Jana Novotna | 6–4, 7–6(5) |
Runner-ups (7)
| Legend (doubles runner-ups) |
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| Tier I (0) |
| Tier II (0) |
| Tier III (0) |
| Tier IV (0) |
| VS (4) |
| Grand Slam runner-ups (3) |
| WTA Tour Championship (0) |
| No. Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Jana Novotna (Jana Novotná (b October 2 1968 in Brno, Czechoslovakia) is a former professional Tennis player from the Czech Republic | Date | Tournament | Tier | Partnering | Opponents in the final | Score |
| 1. | May 20, 1985 | German Open, Berlin | VS | Catherine Tanvier | Claudia Kohde-Kilsch Helena Sukova | 6–4, 6–1 |
| 2. Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) The German Open, currently sponsored as the Qatar Telecom German Open, is a WTA Tour affiliated professional Tennis Tournament for women Berlin is the capital city and one of sixteen states of Germany. Catherine ("Cathy" Tanvier (born May 28, 1965) is a former Tennis player from France, who emerged in the mid-1980s as one of the brightest Claudia Kohde-Kilsch (born December 11, 1963 in Saarbrücken) is a former German Tennis player Helena Suková (born February 23, 1965, in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a former professional Tennis player from the Czech Republic | April 13, 1986 | Family Circle Cup, Hilton Head, South Carolina | VS | Catherine Tanvier | Chris Evert Anne White | 6–3, 6–3 |
| 3. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) The Family Circle Cup is a WTA Tour affiliated professional Tennis tournament for women held every year since 1973. Hilton Head Island or Hilton Head is a town (located on an island of the same name in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States Christine Marie "Chris" Evert (Evert-Lloyd 1979–1987 (born December 21, 1954) is a former World No Anne White (born September 28 1961 is a former professional United States tennis player from Charleston West Virginia. | June 9, 1986 | French Open, Paris | GS | Gabriela Sabatini | Martina Navratilova Andrea Temesvari | 6–1, 6–2 |
| 4. Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over Paris (ˈpærɨs in English; in French) is the Capital of France and the country's largest city Gabriela Beatriz Sabatini (b May 16 1970, in Buenos Aires, Argentina) is a former professional Tennis player Martina Navratilova ( Czech: Martina Navrátilová; born October 18, 1956, in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a former World Andrea Temesvari (Andrea Temesvári (born April 26, 1966 in Budapest, Hungary) is a former professional Tennis player once ranked | August 24, 1986 | Mahwah, New Jersey | VS | Helena Sukova | Betsy Nagelsen Elizabeth Smylie | 7–6(4), 6–3 |
| 5. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Mahwah is a township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. Helena Suková (born February 23, 1965, in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a former professional Tennis player from the Czech Republic Betsy Nagelsen McCormack (born October 23, 1956, in St Petersburg Florida) is a retired professional Tennis player from the United States Elizabeth Smylie, born April 11, 1963 in Perth Western Australia. | November 16, 1986 | Chicago, Illinois | VS | Gabriela Sabatini | Claudia Kohde-Kilsch Helena Sukova | 6–7(5), 7–6(5), 6–3 |
| 6. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States. | June 6, 1987 | French Open, Paris | GS | Gabriela Sabatini | Martina Navratilova Pam Shriver | 6–2, 6–1 |
| 7. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Martina Navratilova ( Czech: Martina Navrátilová; born October 18, 1956, in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a former World Pamela Howard Shriver Lazenby (born July 4 1962, in Baltimore Maryland) is a former professional Tennis player and current sports broadcaster | June 11, 1989 | French Open, Paris | GS | Gabriela Sabatini | Larisa Savchenko Neiland Natasha Zvereva | 6–4, 6–4 |
Major tournament singles performance timeline
| Tournament | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | Career SR | Career Win-Loss |
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| Australian Open | A | 1R | 3R | A | Not Held | A | W | W | W | QF | A | F | W | A | A | 4R | A | QF | 4 / 10 | 47–6 |
| French Open | A | 2R | 3R | 4R | QF | W | W | F | F | SF | F | W | SF | W | W | QF | A | W | 6 / 16 | 87–10 |
| Wimbledon | A | LQ | 4R | 4R | A | F | W | W | SF | W | W | W | 1R | W | W | A | 3R | F | 7 / 15 | 75–8 |
| US Open | A | LQ | 1R | SF | SF | F | W | W | F | SF | QF | W | F | W | W | A | 4R | A | 5 / 15 | 73–10 |
| Grand Slam SR | 0 / 0 | 0 / 4 | 0 / 4 | 0 / 3 | 0 / 2 | 1 / 3 | 4 / 4 | 3 / 4 | 1 / 4 | 1 / 4 | 1 / 3 | 3 / 4 | 1 / 4 | 3 / 3 | 3 / 3 | 0 / 2 | 0 / 2 | 1 / 3 | 22 / 56 | N/A |
| Grand Slam Win-Loss | 0–0 | 5–4 | 7–4 | 11–3 | 9–2 | 19–2 | 27–0 | 27–1 | 24–3 | 21–3 | 17–2 | 26–1 | 18–3 | 21–0 | 21–0 | 7–2 | 5–2 | 17–2 | N/A | 282–34 |
| Year-End Championship | ||||||||||||||||||||
| WTA Tour Championships | A | A | A | A | F | W | SF | W | SF | QF | 4R | W | QF | W | W | A | SF | A | 5 / 12 | 31–7 |
| Olympic Games | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Summer Olympics | Not Held | W1 | Not Held | W | Not Held | F | Not Held | A | Not Held | 2 / 3 | 15–1 | |||||||||
| WTA Tier I Tournaments2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Berlin | Not Tier I | W | W | F | W | W | W | W | A | W | QF | A | QF | 7 / 10 | 43–3 | |||||
| Miami | Not Held | Not Tier I | W | A | A | SF | SF | F | W | W | W | A | A | SF | 4 / 8 | 41–4 | ||||
| Montreal/Toronto | Not Tier I | W | A | A | W | F | 2R | A | A | 3R | A | 2 / 5 | 15–3 | |||||||
| Hilton Head / Charleston | Not Tier I | A | A | A | W | A | A | A | A | A | A | 1 / 1 | 5–0 | |||||||
| Boca Raton3 | Not Tier I or Was Not Held | F | W | Not Tier I or Was Not Held | 1 / 2 | 8–1 | ||||||||||||||
| Philadelphia | Not Tier I | F | A | W | Not Tier I | 1 / 2 | 8–1 | |||||||||||||
| Indian Wells | Not Held | Not Tier I | W | A | SF | F | 1 / 3 | 12–2 | ||||||||||||
| Tokyo | Not Held | Not Tier I | SF | W | A | A | F | A | QF | 1 / 4 | 13–24 | |||||||||
| Rome | Not Tier I | Not Held | Not Tier I | A | A | A | A | A | A | QF | A | A | A | 0 / 1 | 2–1 | |||||
| Moscow | Not Held | Not Tier I | A | A | A | 0 / 0 | 0–0 | |||||||||||||
| Zurich | Not Held | Not Tier I | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | 0 / 0 | 0–0 | |||||||||
| Chicago | Not Tier I | A | Not Tier I | Not Held | 0 / 0 | 0–0 | ||||||||||||||
| Career Statistics | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Tournaments played | 1 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 10 | N/A | 223 |
| Finals reached | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | N/A | 138 |
| Tournaments Won | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | N/A | 107 |
| Hardcourt Win-Loss | 0–0 | 1–2 | 1–2 | 19–6 | 20–3 | 27–1 | 38–1 | 37–0 | 23–1 | 23–4 | 13–2 | 32–2 | 38–2 | 17–1 | 22–2 | 3–1 | 14–5 | 14–5 | N/A | 342–40 |
| Clay Win-Loss | 0–1 | 14–7 | 7–6 | 14–4 | 24–1 | 32–0 | 20–1 | 23–2 | 20–2 | 19–2 | 30–3 | 21–2 | 14–2 | 11–0 | 16–1 | 10–2 | 0–0 | 9–1 | N/A | 284–37 |
| Grass Win-Loss | 0–0 | 3–4 | 7–4 | 3–1 | 0–0 | 6–1 | 7–0 | 7–0 | 5–1 | 7–0 | 7–0 | 7–0 | 0–1 | 7–0 | 7–0 | 0–0 | 6–2 | 6–1 | N/A | 85–15 |
| Carpet Win-Loss | 0–0 | 3–2 | 4–2 | 4–2 | 19–2 | 9–0 | 7–1 | 19–0 | 24–1 | 16–2 | 21–2 | 16–2 | 6–1 | 12–1 | 9–1 | 3–0 | 13–2 | 4–2 | N/A | 189–23 |
| Overall Win-Loss | 0–1 | 21–15 | 19–14 | 40–13 | 63–6 | 74–2 | 72–3 | 86–2 | 72–5 | 65–8 | 71–7 | 76–6 | 58–6 | 47–2 | 54–4 | 16–3 | 33–9 | 33–9 | N/A | 900–115 |
| Match winning percentage | 0% | 58% | 58% | 75% | 91% | 97% | 96% | 98% | 94% | 89% | 91% | 93% | 91% | 96% | 93% | 84% | 79% | 79% | N/A | 89% |
| Year End Ranking | 124 | 98 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 9 | 35 | N/A | N/A |
A = did not participate in the tournament. Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Larisa Savchenko Neiland (born Larisa Savchenko July 21, 1966 in Lvov) is a retired Ukrainian -born tennis player who represented Natalya "Natasha" Zvereva (Наталля Зверава Наташа Зверева born April 16 1971 is a retired Tennis player from Belarus. Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments held each year Steffi Graf defeated Chris Evert 6-1 7-6(3 in the final to win the Women's Singles title at the 1988 Australian Open. Steffi Graf defeated Helena Sukova 6-4 6-4 in the final to win the Women's Singles title at the 1989 Australian Open. Steffi Graf defeated Mary-Joe Fernandez 6-3 6-4 in the final to win the Women's Singles title at the 1990 Australian Open. Steffi Graf defeated Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario 6-0 6-2 in the final to win the Women's Singles title at the 1994 Australian Open. The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over Steffi Graf defeated Martina Navratilova 6-4 4-6 8-6 in the final to win the Women's Singles title at the 1987 French Open. Steffi Graf defeated Natalia Zvereva 6-0 6-0 in the final to win the Women's Singles title at the 1988 French Open. Steffi Graf defeated Mary-Joe Fernandez 4-6 6-2 6-4 in the final to win the Women's Singles title at the 1993 French Open. Steffi Graf defeated Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario 7-5 4-6 6-0 in the final to win the Women's Singles title at the 1995 French Open. Steffi Graf defeated Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario 6-3 6-7(4 10-8 in the final to win the Women's Singles title at the 1996 French Open. Steffi Graf defeated Martina Hingis 4-6 7-5 6-2 in the final to win the Women's Singles title at the 1999 French Open. The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious Steffi Graf defeated Martina Navratilova 5-7 6-2 6-1 in the final to win the Ladies' Singles title at the 1988 Wimbledon Championships. Steffi Graf defeated Martina Navratilova 6-2 6-7 6-1 in the final to win the Ladies' Singles title at the 1989 Wimbledon Championships. Steffi Graf defeated Gabriela Sabatini 6-4 3-6 8-6 in the final to win the Ladies' Singles title at the 1991 Wimbledon Championships. Steffi Graf defeated Monica Seles 6-2 6-1 in the final to win the Ladies' Singles title at the 1992 Wimbledon Championships. Steffi Graf defeated Jana Novotna 7-6 1-6 6-4 in the final to win the Ladies' Singles title at the 1993 Wimbledon Championships. Conchita Martinez defeated Martina Navratilova 6-4 3-6 6-3 in the final to win the Ladies' Singles title at the 1994 Wimbledon Championships. Steffi Graf defeated Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario 4-6 6-1 7-5 in the final to win the Ladies' Singles title at the 1995 Wimbledon Championships. The US Open Tennis tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world first contested in 1881 Steffi Graf defeated Gabriela Sabatini 6-3 3-6 6-1 in the final to win the Women's Singles title at the 1988 U Steffi Graf defeated Martina Navratilova 3-6 7-5 6-1 in the final to win the Women's Singles title at the 1989 U Steffi Graf defeated Helena Sukova 6-3 6-3 in the final to win the Women's Singles title at the 1993 U Steffi Graf defeated Monica Seles 7-6 0-6 6-3 in the final to win the Women's Singles title at the 1995 U Steffi Graf defeated Monica Seles 7-5 6-4 in the final to win the Women's Singles title at the 1996 U The WTA Tour Championships is a Tennis tournament played annually at the end of the season for the top-ranked players on the Women's Tennis Association (WTA The Olympic Games is an international Multi-sport event established for both summer and winter games Tennis returned to the Summer Olympic Games for the second time in 60 years at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California Tennis returned to the Summer Olympic Games at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, having been left out since the 1924 Summer The German Open, currently sponsored as the Qatar Telecom German Open, is a WTA Tour affiliated professional Tennis Tournament for women The Miami Masters is an annual Tennis tournament for men and women held at Key Biscayne, in Miami, Florida. The Canada Masters (also long known as the Canadian Open) currently sponsored as the Rogers Cup, is an annual Tennis tournament held in The Family Circle Cup is a WTA Tour affiliated professional Tennis tournament for women held every year since 1973. Boca Raton ("bōkə rə-tōn" is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida incorporated in May 1925 The Advanta Championships Philadelphia (also long known as the Virginia Slims of Philadelphia) was a WTA Tour professional Tennis tournament for women played The Indian Wells Masters is an annual Tennis tournament held in the small city of Indian Wells, California. The Toray Pan Pacific Open (東レ・パン・パシフィック・テニス is a WTA Tour affiliated professional tennis tournament for women held every year The Rome Masters is an annual Tennis tournament held in Rome, Italy. The Kremlin Cup (Кубок Кремля is a professional Tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts. The Zurich Open is a WTA Tour affiliated professional Tennis Tournament for women held every winter in Zurich, Switzerland. The Ameritech Cup Chicago (known also as the Virginia Slims of Chicago and the Avon Championships of Chicago) was a Tennis tournament for women on the
LQ = lost in the qualifying tournament.
SR = the ratio of the number of singles tournaments won to the number of those tournaments played.
1Tennis was a demonstration sport during the 1984 Olympic Games.
2This table includes only those tournaments that were classified on the WTA Tour as Tier I at the time they were played.
3The Virginia Slims of Florida was classified on the WTA Tour as a Tier I tournament only in 1991 and 1992.
4Graf defaulted before the 1997 final of this tournament, which is classified as a walkover and, therefore, does not count as a loss on her official record.
5This was Graf's ranking on the date she retired from professional tennis. She was not included in the official year end rankings.
Awards
- 1986: "Most Improved Player," by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA)
- 1987 "Player of the Year," by the WTA
- 1987 "World Champion," by the International Tennis Federation (ITF)
- 1988 "Player of the Year," by the WTA
- 1988 "World Champion," by the ITF
- 1988 "BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year"
- 1989 "Player of the Year," by the WTA
- 1989 "World Champion," by the ITF
- 1989 "Female Athlete of the Year," by the Associated Press
- 1990 "Player of the Year," by the WTA
- 1990 "World Champion," by the ITF
- 1993 "Player of the Year," by the WTA
- 1993 "World Champion," by the ITF
- 1994 "Player of the Year," by the WTA
- 1995 "Player of the Year," by the WTA
- 1995 "World Champion," by the ITF
- 1996 "Player of the Year," by the WTA
- 1996 "World Champion," by the ITF
- 1996 "Most Exciting Player of the Year," by the WTA
- 1998 "Most Exciting Player of the Year," by the WTA
- 1999 "Most Exciting Player of the Year," by the WTA
- 1999 "Prince of Asturias Award," one of the most important awards of Spain and named after the heir apparent of Spain, Prince Felipe
- 1999 "Germany Television Award"
- 1999 "Athlete of the Century" for the category "Female Athlete in Ballsports" by a panel of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
- 1999 "Female Athlete of the Year," by the German television broadcaster ARD
- 1999 "Female Sports Award of the Last Decade," by ESPY
- 1999 "Olympic Medal of Honor" granted by Dr. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) The International Tennis Federation (ITF is the governing body of world Tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) The first Athlete of the Year award in the United States was initiated by the Associated Press (AP in 1931. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) The ESPY Awards is an annual Sports awards event created and broadcast by American Cable television network ESPN. Antonio Samaranch, president of the IOC
- 2002 "Medal of Honor," bestowed by the prime minister of Graf's home state Baden-Württemberg, Erwin Teufel
- 2004 Inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame
Special honours
- Steffi is the only female to be selected for Forbes Top-30 "Most recognizable and marketable athletes" list in 1995. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Baden-Württemberg is one of the 16 states ( Bundesländer) of the Federal Republic of Germany. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The International Tennis Hall of Fame is a non-profit Tennis Hall of fame and Museum at the Newport Casino in Newport Rhode Island
- Selected for "European Heroes" in 2004 by TIME Magazine.
- Voted "Germans greatest role model" by TV14 magazine.
- Voted "Most admirable German woman" by Amica magazine.
- Voted "Germany's Sportswoman of the Century" in 1999 by the German press.
- Steffi is the only person to have won the 'Golden Slam' (1988)
- Steffi is the first German to win the Spain's 'Prince of Asturias' award.
Notes and references
- ^ Before the German reunification, she played for West Germany
- ^ For example, Billie Jean King was quoted in 1999 as saying, "Steffi is definitely the greatest women's tennis player of all time. German reunification (Deutsche Wiedervereinigung took place twice after 1945 first in 1957 the Saarland was permitted to join the Federal Republic of Germany West Germany ( Inf German: Westdeutschland or West-Deutschland) was the common English name for the Federal Republic of Germany ( Billie Jean King ( née Moffitt) (born November 22, 1943, in Long Beach, California) is a retired Tennis "ON TENNIS; Graf Is Best, Right? Just Don't Ask Her Martina Navratilova includes Graf on her list of great players. Martina Navratilova ( Czech: Martina Navrátilová; born October 18, 1956, in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a former World ON TENNIS; Graf Is Best, Right? Just Don't Ask Her
- ^ Tennis Players of the Century.. AugustaSports. com. Retrieved on 2007-04-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to
- ^ Exclusive Interview with Steve Flink about the career of Chris Evert. ChrisEvert. net. Retrieved on 2007-04-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at
- ^ Steffi Graf
- ^ "Australian Tennis", March, 1989, p. 28
- ^ Tennis; Graf's Toughest Foe: the Press
- ^ OLYMPICS;Injuries Force Sampras and Graf to Skip Games
- ^ Graf edges Hingis, captures sixth and 'last' French title
- ^ Tennis: Wimbledon 99 - Magic mixture of McEnroe and Graf
- ^ Steffi Graf announces retirement
- ^ Graf, queen of the lawn
- ^ 14. Steffi Graf
- ^ Who Is the Greatest Female Player Ever?
- ^ Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf Wed
External links
- The official Steffi Graf website
- Steffi Graf profile on the WTA Tour's official website
- International Tennis Hall of Fame profile
- Fed Cup profile for Steffi Graf
- Official Wimbledon profile
- BBC profile
- ESPN biography
- Steffi Graf Biography
- Steffi Graf' victories
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Martina Navratilova Monica Seles Monica Seles Monica Seles Arantxa Sanchez Vicario Arantxa Sanchez Vicario Arantxa Sanchez Vicario ' ' | World No. 1 August 17, 1987–March 10, 1991 August 5, 1991–August 11, 1991 August 19, 1991–September 8, 1991 June 7, 1993–February 5, 1995 February 20, 1995–February 26, 1995 April 10, 1995–May 14, 1995 June 12, 1995–March 30, 1997 inc. Martina Navratilova ( Czech: Martina Navrátilová; born October 18, 1956, in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a former World This is a list of WTA number 1 ranked players. That is players who have been or currently are ranked World Number 1 along with the dates of first reaching and losing that August 15, 1995–November 3, 1996 (w/ Seles) inc. November 18, 1996–November 24, 1996 (w/ Seles) | Succeeded by Monica Seles Monica Seles Monica Seles Arantxa Sanchez Vicario Arantxa Sanchez Vicario Arantxa Sanchez Vicario Martina Hingis ' ' |
| Awards | ||
| Preceded by Cornelia Hanisch | German Sportswoman of the Year 1986 – 1989 | Succeeded by Katrin Krabbe |
| Preceded by Katja Seizinger | German Sportswoman of the Year 1999 | Succeeded by Heike Drechsler |
| Preceded by Martina Navratilova | ITF World Champion 1987-1990 | Succeeded by Monica Seles |
| Preceded by Monica Seles | ITF World Champion 1993 | Succeeded by Arantxa Sanchez Vicario |
| Preceded by Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | ITF World Champion 1995-1996 | Succeeded by Martina Hingis |
| Preceded by Heike Drechsler | United Press International Athlete of the Year 1987 | Succeeded by Florence Griffith-Joyner |
| Preceded by Florence Griffith-Joyner | United Press International Athlete of the Year 1989 | Succeeded by Merlene Ottey |
| Persondata | |
|---|---|
| NAME | Graf, Steffi |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Graf, Stefanie Maria |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | former World No. 1 ranked female tennis player from Germany |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 14, 1969 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Mannheim, West Germany |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
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