Steffi Graf

Date of Birth: June 14, 1969

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Biography

Steffi Graf, born Stefanie Maria Graf, is a retired German tennis player who is regarded as one of the greatest female athletes in the history of the sport. She was born in Mannheim, West Germany, and began playing tennis at the tender age of three under the guidance of her father, Peter Graf. Steffi turned professional in 1982 at the age of 13, quickly making a name for herself with her powerful forehand and remarkable athleticism. Graf’s career is highlighted by her 22 Grand Slam singles titles, an achievement that ranks her third on the all-time list behind Margaret Court and Serena Williams. In 1988, she achieved the “Golden Slam,” winning all four Grand Slam singles titles and the Olympic gold medal in the same calendar year—a feat that remains unmatched. Throughout her career, Graf was known for her sportsmanship and grace on and off the court. She retired in 1999, having spent a record 377 weeks as the world No. 1 ranked player. Post-retirement, she has been actively involved in charitable activities and lives a private life with her husband, former tennis star Andre Agassi, and their two children.

5 Interesting Facts about Steffi Graf

1. Steffi Graf is the only tennis player to have won each Grand Slam event at least four times.

2. She was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2004.

3. In 1999, she was named the greatest female tennis player of the 20th century by a panel of experts assembled by the Associated Press.

4. Her career prize money totaled over $21 million, making her one of the highest-earning athletes of her time.

5. Graf has a rose named after her, the “Steffi Graf Rose,” which was developed by a German rose breeder.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Steffi Graf

1. “I never look back, I look forward.”

2. “When you lose a couple of times, it makes you realize how difficult it is to win.”

3. “I think it takes people to get to know you and the recognition comes over time.”

4. “The Golden Slam was something I never imagined I could achieve.”

5. “I always listen to my body and try to work with it.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Steffi Graf is estimated to be around $145 million.

Children

Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi have two children: a son named Jaden Gil Agassi (born October 26, 2001), who is a promising baseball player, and a daughter named Jaz Elle Agassi (born October 3, 2003).