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Who did Arantxa Sánchez Vicario defeat to win her first Grand Slam singles title?

  • Martina Navratilova

  • Steffi Graf

  • Monica Seles

  • Lindsay Davenport

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Steffi Graf, the dominant women’s tennis player of the time, was defeated by Arantxa Sánchez Vicario in the final of the 1989 French Open, handing Sánchez Vicario her first Grand Slam singles title. The victory marked a significant moment in Sánchez Vicario's career, propelling her to further success and establishing her as a formidable force in women's tennis.
Spanning the Courts: The Remarkable Journey of Arantxa Sánchez Vicario

Spanning the Courts: The Remarkable Journey of Arantxa Sánchez Vicario

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