#1: Steffi Graf: A Tennis Sensation
Even if you aren’t a fan of tennis (or a sports fan), you must be familiar with the name Steffi Graf. At 52, Graf is well-known around the world as one of the best tennis players of all time. She was ranked as the third-best tennis player of all time, after tennis legends Margaret Court and Serena Williams.
Despite retiring from the sport two decades ago, Graf is considered a major influence in popularising tennis in Germany, her home country. Thanks to her major influence, it has become a prominent national sport. Her name walks before her, and she remains a prominent role model for women and men alike.