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In 1999, after winning her final Grand Slam at the French Open and reaching the Wimbledon final, Graf announced her retirement at just 30 years old.

Her departure from tennis was emotional but dignified. She left the sport near the top, choosing not to linger past her prime.

Soon after, she married fellow tennis legend Andre Agassi. Their relationship became one of sports’ most admired partnerships—two global icons who understood the pressures and sacrifices of elite competition.

Together, they built a life centered around family and philanthropy.