Steffi Graf Biography

Born as	Stefanie Maria Graf
Occup.	Athlete
From	Germany
Born	June 14, 1969 Mannheim, West Germany
Age	55 years

Steffi Graf, born upon June 14, 1969, in Mannheim, Germany, was a former expert tennis player who was considered among the best women's tennis players of perpetuity. Her daddy, Peter Graf, was her instructor up until she turned professional in 1982. Graf's mom, Heidi Graf, was also an athlete who competed in the German national championships in the 1970s.

Graf began playing tennis at the age of 3 under the guidance of her dad. She controlled the sporting activity in the late 1980s and very early 1990s and won 22 Grand Slam songs titles, including 7 Wimbledon victories, six French Opens, five US Opens, as well as four Australian Opens. She ended up being the world No. 1 in 1987 as well as stayed in the top spot for a record 377 weeks.

Her having fun style was identified by her effective forehand, backhand, and offer, in addition to her capacity to run down nearly any kind of round. She was likewise recognized for her mental strength as well as unbelievable concentrate on court. Her rivalry with fellow tennis player Monica Seles is one of one of the most remarkable in tennis background.

Along with her excellent tennis job, Graf was recognized for her humanitarian work. She developed the Children for Tomorrow foundation in 1998, which concentrated on aiding kids that are victims of war and also physical violence. She likewise worked with the United Nations in advertising social and humanitarian causes.

Graf retired from tennis in 1999 at the age of 30. She wed previous tennis gamer Andre Agassi in 2001, and also the pair has 2 youngsters together. She has actually since led a private life, but her tradition as a tennis champ continues to motivate future generations.

Her extraordinary success in tennis caused her induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2004. She continues to be one of the most successful women tennis players of perpetuity as well as a real inspiration to young athletes worldwide.

Our collection contains 9 quotes who is written / told by Steffi.

Related authors: Andre Agassi (Athlete), Gabriela Sabatini (Athlete), Mary Pierce (Athlete), Monica Seles (Athlete)

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9 Famous quotes by Steffi Graf

"I knew that maybe I couldn't be playing again, but I just wanted to get in physical shape"

"I appreciate very much being injury-free"

"The tennis wasn't really very much on my mind, so it wasn't like I was thinking about it all the time"

"I never look back, I look forward"

"I think it takes people to get to know you and the recognition comes over time"

"I still take it seriously, but once I go out there I think I've got more relaxed and I think it shows"

"It shifted attention away from that and I've never been someone who liked the attention from the media anyway"

"It's so difficult to find time besides the tennis"

"I had a lot of different thoughts and ideas and always to transform, but I'm trying certain things that I feel my heart is really going for and that was one of the things that I initiated a few months ago"