Steffi Graf to take part in Halle exhibition tennis again

MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2011
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Halle, Germany - German tennis legend Steffi Graf will come to Halle again in 2012 for a round of exhibition tennis ahead of the men's grass court tournament, local organisers said on Monday.

Organizers said that Graf had confirmed to play in Halle on June 10, 2012, and that former Wimbledon champion Michael Stzich would also make an appearance on the eve of the June 11-17 tournament.

 "I makes me proud that she has such good memories from her appearance last year and will come again," said tournament director Ralf Weber.

 Graf, a 22-times Grand Slam winner former world number one player, retired from tennis in 1999. She lives in the United States with her husband Andre Agassi and their two children, and only rarely comes to her native Germany.