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Steffi Graf pictured with her trophy, the Venus Rosewater Dish
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Steffi Graf pictured with her trophy, the Venus Rosewater Dish
Steffi Graf pictured with her trophy, the Venus Rosewater Dish.
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 Dish 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 Venus Rosewater Dish Wimbledon Winner Wins Womens Final 1988
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Steffi Graf's Triumph at Wimbledon - A Historic Moment in Tennis History
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. This print captures the legendary Steffi Graf proudly holding her trophy, the prestigious Venus Rosewater Dish. It immortalizes a defining moment in tennis as Graf emerged victorious against the six-time defending champion Martina Navratilova in the Wimbledon Ladies Singles Final on July 2nd, 1988. The match was an intense battle of skill and determination. After initially trailing behind with a score of 5-3 in the first set, Navratilova made an impressive comeback by winning six consecutive games to secure the set and take a commanding 2-0 lead in the second set. However, Graf displayed her resilience and fought back fiercely, winning an astounding twelve out of thirteen games to ultimately claim victory. This triumph marked not only Graf's first Wimbledon singles title but also paved the way for her subsequent dominance on grass courts. Over her illustrious career, she would go on to win seven Wimbledon titles (in 1988,1989,1991,1992,1993,1995, and 1996), solidifying herself as one of tennis' greatest champions. Alan Olley and Tony Ward expertly captured this historic moment through their lens. Their photograph transports us back to that sunny day in South West London where sportsmanship met sheer brilliance on display. As we gaze upon this image from Memory Lane Prints today, we are reminded of Steffi Graf
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