Graf turned professional at just 13 years old.
At an age when most teenagers are navigating school hallways, she was stepping onto global courts against seasoned athletes. Yet what stood out from the beginning was not only her technical ability—but her composure. She played with a seriousness beyond her years, her focus unwavering, her footwork precise.
It didn’t take long before the tennis world realized something extraordinary was unfolding.
1988: The Year That Changed Everything
