Tennis lost one of its most important players when Steffi Graf retired in August, 1999, following the TIG Tennis Classic in San Diego.

In a year of incredible comeback victories, including winning the 1999 Roland Garros, the 30-year-old's injuries finally caught up to her in August when she was forced to pull out of San Diego with a nagging thigh injury. That would be her last tournament.

Graf, however, had little left to prove, winning 21 Grand Slams and more than $20 million in a career spanning almost two decades.

Graf's Record  - (since 1995)

Steffi Graf returns serve at the Toshiba Tennis Classic, San Diego, August 1998

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Graf's Personal Stats (thru 1999 season)

	Residencesces:	Heidelberg, Germany, Boca Raton, Fla
	Birthdate	June 14, 1969
	Birthplace	Bruhl, Germany
	Height	5' 9" (175 cm)
	Weight	132 lbs. (59 kg)
	Plays	Right handed
	Status	Retired (August 1999)
	WTA singles titles	107
	WTA doubles titles	11
	Grand Slam titles	22
	ITF singles titles	04
	1999 prize money	$1,281,135
	Career prize money	$21,895,277
Amanda Coetzer	Career w/l record	869-106

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