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1988 Australian Open Women’s Singles Championship Trophy presented to Stefanie Graf

  • Credit Loan courtesy of Stefanie Graf, 2004
  • Tournament Australian Open
  • Venue Melbourne Park
  • Manufacturer T. County (Australian)
  • Material sterling silver; wood
  • Date 1988
  • Dimensions Overall: (h) 26 cm x (w) 18.57 cm x (diam) 10.64 cm

Stefanie Graf defeated Chris Evert in the final, 6–1, 7–6(4) to win the women’s singles tennis title at the 1988 Australian Open. It was her first Australian Open title, her second major title overall, and she became the first German woman to win the Australian Open.

Photo courtesy of AP Photo/Russell McPhedran

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