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But not too long ago the world was obsessed with another crop of leading men and women that set unrivaled Grand Slam records and left a lasting impression with their style and determination.
Many of the stars of the 70s, 80s, and 90s - John McEnroe, Stefan Edberg, Martina Hingis, Martina Navratilova - are still a part of the tennis world today.