Gabriela Sabatini of Argentina cuts loose on a serve during ladies singles play at the 1993 Lipton Players Championships in Key Biscayne, Florida. Sabatini advanced to the semifinals, but she was creamed by Steffi Graf in straight sets 0-6, 2-6. After this defeat, Sabatini would lose her 6 remaining head-to-head matches against Steffi in their rivalry.
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Gabriela Sabatini exhilarating on the court. Primarily a topspin artist from the backcourt who owned a sweepingly beautiful backhand, Sabatini added dimensions to her game later in her career, learning to attack more frequently and demonstrating exceptional hands at the net. A member of the world’s top ten for a decade (1986-95), she realized her full potential at the 1990 US Open when she ousted Steffi Graff. Also won doubles at WImbledon the same year. Olympic Silver medal in 1988 in doubles.
