THE STORY
In the 1999 French Open final, held at Stade Roland Garros in Paris, Steffi Graf defeated Martina Hingis 4–6, 7–5, 6–2. Graf secured her sixth French Open title and 22nd Grand Slam singles title, while Hingis, the world No. 1, was attempting to complete the career Grand Slam. (cbsnews.com)
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Martina Hingis, Steffi Graf
WHY IT MATTERS
This match is notable for Graf's resilience in overcoming a first-set loss and for Hingis's failure to clinch the career Grand Slam.