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Steffi Graf pictured holding her winners trophy, and Martina Navratilova with her runners
Steffi Graf pictured holding her winners trophy, and Martina Navratilova with her runners up trophy.
Between them is Alan Mills, The Wimbledon Referee.
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
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Champion Championships Final Grass Grass Court Ladies Ladies Final Martina Navratilova Raquet Referee 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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An iconic moment frozen in time, this print captures the intense rivalry between two tennis legends, Steffi Graf and Martina Navratilova. In the midst of Wimbledon's prestigious Ladies Singles Final on 2nd July 1988, Steffi Graf proudly holds her winners trophy while Martina Navratilova gracefully clutches her runners-up trophy. Standing between them is Alan Mills, The Wimbledon Referee, witnessing history unfold. In a thrilling match that showcased their exceptional skills and unwavering determination, Graf emerged victorious against the six-time defending champion. After initially trailing behind with a 5-3 lead in the first set, Navratilova staged an impressive comeback by winning six consecutive games to claim the set and take a commanding 2-0 lead in the second set. However, Graf refused to be defeated and mounted an extraordinary resurgence by capturing 12 out of the next 13 games to secure both the set and ultimately win the match. This triumph marked Steffi Graf's inaugural Wimbledon singles title among her remarkable seven victories throughout her illustrious career at SW19. Her dominance on grass courts solidified her status as one of tennis' greatest sports women of all time. Preserved through this timeless photograph taken by Alan Olley and Tony Ward from Memory Lane Prints, it serves as a testament to these legendary athletes' indomitable spirit and showcases their enduring legacy within the world of tennis.
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