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- The generation of tennis players that took the court in the 1990s is filled with legends.
- Tennis greats, such as Martina Navratilova, Andre Agassi, and Steffi Graf, were at the top of the ranks and helped pave the way for the generation that dominants the court today.
- Their success landed them in the halls of tennis history forever with some still being involved in the sport today.
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Roger Federer, Serena Williams, and Rafael Nadal may be the big names in tennis today, but there are always greats who pave the way for the future.
The generation before these stars hit the court is filled with legends, such as Andre Agassi, Steffi Graf, and Pete Sampras – all who dominated in the 1990s.
Their success landed them in the halls of tennis history forever with some still being involved in tennis today.
Below we take you through the biggest tennis stars from the 1990s and where they are today.
Jim Courier won four Grand Slam singles titles. He was the youngest man to reach the finals of all four Grand Slam singles tournaments, at the age of 22 years and 11 months.
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Since retiring in 2000, Courier has been a broadcaster for the Tennis Channel, USA Network, NBC Sports, and many others. He is the leading commentator for the Australian Open on the host broadcast station since 2005.
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Steffi Graf won 22 Grand Slam singles titles, which ties her for third all-time. She is also one of two players to win three Grand Slam titles in one year five times.
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