Just In: Steffi Graf humiliated opponent in brutal 32-minute French Open final victory with rare scoreline…read more details

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In the 1988 French Open final, Steffi Graf delivered one of the most commanding performances in tennis history, defeating Natasha Zvereva 6-0, 6-0 in just 32 minutes. This match, interrupted by a one-hour rain delay, is the shortest Grand Slam final in the Open Era. citeturn0search0

Graf’s dominance was evident as she lost only 13 points throughout the match. The first set lasted 17 minutes, with Graf securing it 6-0. After the rain break, she continued her relentless play, winning the second set 6-0 in 15 minutes. citeturn0search3

This victory marked Graf’s second consecutive French Open title and was a significant step toward her achieving the “Golden Slam” that year, winning all four Grand Slam tournaments and the Olympic gold medal. citeturn0news12

For Zvereva, the 17-year-old’s first Grand Slam final was a challenging experience. She later reflected, “I wasn’t in the match. It was just a bad game, bad play.” citeturn0search2

Graf’s 1988 French Open final remains a testament to her exceptional skill and dominance in the sport.

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