Steffi Graf - Rivalry with Sanchez-Vicario

It is all here. The end of the first set pretty much encapsulates the rivalry. The tug of war that was any match between these two. When Steffi hesitated, Sanchez pounced. When Sanchez drew even, Steffi would come up with one or two brilliant shots. Along the way, the impossible rallies became a test of will and stamina, with each challenging the other's court positioning with all sorts of angles and short slices. It is a brilliant display of clay court tennis, nothing at all like the charades the women play on clay today.
More than any other player, except perhaps for Martina Navratilova, Sanchez brought out the best in Steffi, particularly from 95 to 96. Because Sanchez was so good at neutralizing Steffi's forehand and serve, Steffi had to construct points with other shots --- drop shots, short slices, volleys, lobs, and the topspin backhand. As a result, their matches from 95 to 96 are filled with some of the most brilliant shotmaking Steffi ever demonstrated.
French 1995.

[@Ineddiblehulk]

Great commentary. THe two gents are just genuinely thrilled by the skill of the two athletes on court. Great work from all involved!!

[@hairbrush81]

Sanchez Vicario is so underrated. Had she not had to play Graf and Seles for so many years she would have many more slams. In todays field she would probably have double digits. Can the OP please enlighten me to why Sanchez Vicario who has been in some of the all time best matches vs the GOAT Steffi Graf is so underrated.

[@TheBlueDanube1]

Graf is the GOAT!

[@shanemarten]

Miss these classic, decent tennis.

[@ComplexNumbersUK]

Brilliant thanks Arantxa for making the Finals a bit more interesting for us but what can you do against perfection?
Steevo - Complex Numbers UK -

[@AdvantageYT]

then agayn, anybody that arancha plays against makes exciting matches