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...wrong, I like the underdog, but this wasn't exactly like the unseeded Boris Becker taking the title by storm. The women's draw was and will continue to be the Steffi Graf show. Even the criminal activities of her father have ceased to be interesting...

Author: By Keith S. Greenawalt, | Title: In Case You Missed It | 9/19/1996 | See Source »

Again, the women's draw was a chance to see Graf prove herself to be the most dominating figure in the game. When she waxed Monica Seles--then co-ranked number one with Graf--7-5, 6-4, there were no questions to ask, except, who will be next...

Author: By Keith S. Greenawalt, | Title: In Case You Missed It | 9/19/1996 | See Source »

...tournament pointed to a possible answer to this question as Martina Hingis gave Graf her toughest challenge. Hingis, who is 15 years old, appears ready to be the leader of the next generation. Her rise and the inevitable arrival of Venus Williams, another 15-year old, may bring interest back to the women's game...

Author: By Keith S. Greenawalt, | Title: In Case You Missed It | 9/19/1996 | See Source »

...only singles but also women's doubles, with Helena Sukova, and mixed doubles, with Christo van Rensburg. Alas, she lost in the semis of all three. In the women's singles on Saturday, the No. 16 seed fell to the No. 1 player in the world, Steffi Graf, 7-5, 6-3. Though Hingis blew five set points in the first set and briefly lost her composure, there was no disgrace in the defeat. Asked last Wednesday if playing in three competitions might be too much, Hingis, whose game is ahead of her English, replied, "Well, I am young...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: LOVE-15 AT THE OPEN | 9/16/1996 | See Source »

...names Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, Monica Seles and Steffi Graf ring a bell...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: VIEWER'S GUIDE | 6/28/1996 | See Source »

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