Steffi Graf Composure & Humor under Pressure

Steffi Graf, Composure & Humor under Pressure. As champions go, Steffi was perhaps one of the most graceful and honorable under pressure. She seldom challenged calls. If she did, her complaints went no further than asking the umpire, Are you sure? Then, she would stare, nod, take a towel, and resume play. One broadcaster once opined that her reluctance to question calls and her ability to accept bad calls were the signs of a very a strict upbringing. Perhaps, he was right. We'll never know. Whatever the case, it is a testament to her brilliant character that she never let a bad call get in the way of winning or losing gracefully. WTA Championships 1998