Graf–Seles rivalry close match 1–6, 6–4, 6–4. 1999 Australian Open Quarter Final: Seles won 7–5, 6–1, and finished the match strongly, for her only post-stabbing victory over Graf. 1999 French Open Semi Final: Graf defeated Seles in a three-set match after coming from a set behind. This was their last ever head-to-head match. Graf went on to win the title. profiles at WTA site Graf–Seles rivalry Steffi Graf and Monica Seles are retired professional tennis players who between 1989 and 1999 engaged in a rivalry for the best female tennis player. They competed in 15 matches. Seles, a left-handed player, demonstrated powerful
2016 Angelique Kerber tennis season the Open Era record held by Steffi Graf. Kerber became the first major champion to save a match point in the first round. She was also the first German of any gender to win a major since Graf at the 1999 French Open. Kerber's victory catapulted her ranking to No.2 for the first time in her career. Kerber's 2016 singles tournament schedule is as follows: 2016 Angelique Kerber tennis season The 2016 Angelique Kerber tennis season officially began on 5 January with the start of the 2016 Brisbane International. Kerber entered the season as the number 10 ranked player and