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EPISODE · Feb 7, 2026 · 26 MIN

15 - Centre Court Shifts: The 1988 Wimbledon Women’s Final

from Steffi & Monica: The Greatest Rivalry That Never Was · host JHughes Productions

Step onto the sun-baked lawns of Wimbledon in 1988, where legends clashed and history was rewritten. In this episode, we relive the unforgettable women’s final between Steffi Graf and Martina Navratilova—a match that marked the end of one era and the dawn of another. From Graf’s steamrolling run through the draw and Martina’s gritty last stand, to the dramatic Evert–Navratilova semifinal and the emotional aftermath, we unpack the rivalries, the pressure of the Grand Slam chase, and the moments that made this tournament a turning point in tennis history. Hear the stories behind iconic points, locker room quotes, and the legacy left by two of the game’s greatest champions.

Step onto the sun-baked lawns of Wimbledon in 1988, where legends clashed and history was rewritten. In this episode, we relive the unforgettable women’s final between Steffi Graf and Martina Navratilova—a match that marked the end of one era and the dawn of another. From Graf’s steamrolling run through the draw and Martina’s gritty last stand, to the dramatic Evert–Navratilova semifinal and the emotional aftermath, we unpack the rivalries, the pressure of the Grand Slam chase, and the moments that made this tournament a turning point in tennis history. Hear the stories behind iconic points, locker room quotes, and the legacy left by two of the game’s greatest champions.

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Step onto the sun-baked lawns of Wimbledon in 1988, where legends clashed and history was rewritten. In this episode, we relive the unforgettable women’s final between Steffi Graf and Martina Navratilova—a match that marked the end of one era and...

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