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Steffi Graf pictured as she celebrates her first Wimbledon Ladies Final win
Steffi Graf pictured as she celebrates her first Wimbledon Ladies Final win.
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
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
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Media ID 21755471
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Celebrating 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
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print captures the sheer joy and elation on Steffi Graf's face as she celebrates her first-ever Wimbledon Ladies Final win. It was a moment that would go down in history, forever etching her name among the legends of tennis. On July 2nd, 1988, Graf faced off against the formidable Martina Navratilova, who had reigned as the defending champion for six consecutive years. The match started with intense competition as Navratilova took an early lead by winning six straight games to secure the first set and establish a 2-0 advantage in the second set. However, displaying remarkable resilience and determination, Graf mounted an incredible comeback. She won an astonishing twelve out of thirteen games to clinch victory over her esteemed opponent. This triumph marked not only her first Wimbledon singles title but also signaled the beginning of a legendary career that would see her claim seven more titles at this prestigious tournament. The image transports us back to that historic day on Centre Court in South West London. We can almost feel the electric atmosphere surrounding these two exceptional athletes as they battled it out on grass court. With racket in hand and eyes fixed on victory, Steffi Graf showcased both grace and power throughout this unforgettable match. Alan Olley and Tony Ward expertly captured this iconic moment through their lens, allowing us to relive one of women's tennis most memorable achievements from the 198
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