Steffi Graf

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Steffi Graf born?June 14, 1969
2. Where was Steffi Graf born?Mannheim, West Germany
3. What is the career?Professional tennis player from 1982 to 1999
4. Who is Steffi Graf?Steffi Graf is a German tennis superstar who won more Grand Slam titles than almost anyone.
5. How did Steffi Graf start playing tennis?She turned pro at the age of 13 with her father, a tennis coach, who built a backyard court for her training.

Grand Slam Singles Titles: Championships won in the singles category at the four major annual tennis tournaments: Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open.
Golden Slam: The unparalleled achievement of winning all four Grand Slam singles titles and the Olympic gold medal within the same calendar year.
World No. 1 Ranking: The official designation by the WTA (Women's Tennis Association) recognizing the player with the highest accumulated points based on tournament performance.
Baseline Game: A tennis playing style characterized by hitting shots from near the back of the court, often employing powerful groundstrokes.