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Steffi & Monica: The Greatest Rivalry That Never Was

JHughes Productions
Steffi Graf
Tennis
Monica Seles
Martina Navratilova
Chris Evert
Yugoslavia
Tracy Austin
Nick Bollettieri
US Open
Gabriela Sabatini
1993 Hamburg Stabbing
Rivalry
Germany
Virginia Slims Of Florida
Wimbledon
French Open
WTA
Lipton Tournament
Women's Tennis Association
Tennis Academy

A narrative tennis podcast about the unfinished rivalry between Steffi Graf and Monica Seles. Using deep, obsessively researched storytelling, we follow their childhoods, parents, early tournaments, Grand Slam successes, the 1993 Hamburg stabbing, media pressure, and GOAT debates. For fans of women’s tennis, WTA history, 80s/90s tennis, Graf and Seles, Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, and Serena ... more

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1988 in women’s tennis is a year like no other: Steffi Graf conquers the sport’s highest summit, completing the first—and only—Golden Slam by winning all four majors and Olympic gold. She dominates week after week, turning Brighton and Madison Square... more

In this episode, we explore how Steffi Graf’s historic 1988 season forced women’s tennis to rewrite its own rules. As Graf dominates on court, her father clashes with WITA over controversial ranking changes, sparking a behind-the-scenes power struggl... more

This episode explores Steffi Graf’s historic 1988 “Golden Slam” at the Seoul Olympics—winning all four Grand Slams and Olympic gold in a single year. We examine the unique challenges of that Olympic tennis debut, Graf’s battles both on and off the co... more

In this episode, we go inside the pressure-cooker world of the 1988 US Open, a moment when Steffi Graf stood on the brink of tennis immortality.

As the media frenzy built and her family life grew more complicated, Steffi faced a gauntlet of challeng... more

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • Superficial

    This was 30 minutes of material stretched out over a much longer period of time. It quickly becomes repetitive (Steffi’s half racket hitting in her home…). Either make it a half hour episode or dig deeper for information.

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    United States2 months ago

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A detailed narrative podcast that explores the complex and unfinished rivalry between two iconic tennis players, Steffi Graf and Monica Seles. Through deeply researched storytelling, episodes chronicle their childhoods, the influence of their families, and the early challenges they faced in their careers. The narrative not only highlights the competitive tension between these two champions but also examines significant events, including their Grand Slam successes and the tragic incident that altered their trajectories. With a focus on the broader context of women's tennis in the 1980s and 1990s, the content appeals to fans interested in the intricacies of sports history, rivalry dynamics, and psychological elements behind the sport.

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