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11 - 1987: The Debate for Number One

Steffi & Monica: The Greatest Rivalry That Never Was

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In 1987, women’s tennis was transformed as Steffi Graf dethroned legends, seized the No. 1 ranking, and ignited a fierce season-long debate: Does greatness mean dominating all year, or winning the biggest titles? As Martina Navratilova fights to defend her crown, a generational showdown unfolds—culminating in one of the sport’s most dramatic years and the ultimate question: Who really deserves to be number one?

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