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Steffi Graf pictured at the net shaking the hand of Martina Navratilova who she has just
Steffi Graf pictured at the net shaking the hand of Martina Navratilova who she has just beaten.
Steffi Graf beats current 6 times defending champion Martina Navratilova, to win the Wimbledon Ladies Singles Final on 2nd July 1988.
After Graf took a 5-3 lead in the first set, Navratilova won six straight games allowing her to win the first set and take a 2-0 lead in the second set. Graf then came back winning 12 of the next 13 games and the match.
Steffi Grafs first of 7 Wimbledon singles title wins.
1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996
Picture taken 2nd July 1988
Alan Olley and Tony Ward
Sunday Mirror
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Champion Championships Final Grass Grass Court Ladies Ladies Final Martina Navratilova Raquet Singles South West London Sports Woman Sports Women Steffi Graf Tennis Ball Tennis Court Tennis Raquet Wimbledon Winner Wins Womens Final 1988
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Steffi Graf's Triumph at Wimbledon - A Historic Moment in Women's Tennis
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. In this iconic print captured by Alan Olley and Tony Ward, we witness a defining moment in the history of women's tennis. Steffi Graf, the young German prodigy, is pictured at the net shaking hands with Martina Navratilova, her formidable opponent whom she has just defeated. It was July 2nd, 1988 when Graf emerged victorious in the Wimbledon Ladies Singles Final. The match itself was an intense battle that showcased both players' exceptional skills and determination. After taking a commanding lead of 5-3 in the first set, Navratilova rallied back to win six consecutive games and claim the set along with a 2-0 advantage in the second set. However, displaying incredible resilience and unwavering focus, Graf staged an impressive comeback by winning an astonishing 12 out of the next 13 games to secure victory. This triumph marked Graf's first of seven Wimbledon singles titles throughout her illustrious career. Her subsequent wins in '89, '91, '92, '93, '95, and '96 solidified her status as one of tennis' all-time greats. As we gaze upon this image from Memory Lane Prints, it serves as a reminder not only of Steffi Graf's extraordinary talent but also of how she paved the way for future generations of sports women. This photograph encapsulates not just a single moment on grass courts but rather symbolizes perseverance
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