Q 01/05

In which German city was Steffi Graf born in 1969?

A) Mannheim

B) Munich

C) Hamburg

D) Stuttgart

Answer · why

A) Mannheim

The family moved to neighbouring Brühl when she was nine.

Q 02/05

For a record how many weeks was Graf ranked world No. 1?

A) 332

B) 377

C) 186

D) 250

Answer · why

B) 377

She also finished as year-end No. 1 a record eight times.

Q 03/05

How many major singles titles did Graf win?

A) 20

B) 21

C) 22

D) 18

Answer · why

C) 22

That is the second most of the Open Era and third most of all time.

Q 04/05

What is the name for Graf's unique feat of winning every major at least four times?

A) A double Golden Slam

B) A Golden Super Slam

C) A complete boxed set

D) A quadruple career Grand Slam

Answer · why

D) A quadruple career Grand Slam

No other player, male or female, has managed it.

Q 05/05

At which tournament did a 13-year-old Graf become the youngest player to appear in a major main draw?

A) The 1983 French Open

B) The 1982 US Open

C) The 1984 Wimbledon Championships

D) The 1983 Australian Open

Answer · why

A) The 1983 French Open

She was ranked No. 124 at the start of that first full professional year.