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Steffi Graf vs Rod Laver
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Steffi Graf Germany · 1969– 53% · #7 in the world
- Rod Laver Australia · 1938– 47% · #9 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Steffi Graf over Rod Laver by just 53% to 47%. Steffi Graf is #7 of the 120 tennis players in the world ranking, and #1 of the 5 from Germany. Rod Laver is #9, and #2 of the 11 from Australia.
Side by side
| Steffi Graf | Rod Laver | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #7 | #9 |
| Country | Germany | Australia |
| Born | 1969 | 1938 |
| Grand Slam titles | 22 | 11 |