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Graf played with intensityShe wore white on the court and surrounded herself with soothing black at home. Graf only latest superstar to retire"The mental toughness puts her right up there with the Michael Jordans, the Wayne Gretzkys and the John Elways," two-time U.S. Open champion Tracy Austin said of Graf. "They all retired at the same time. What are they doing to us?" Steffi Graf announces retirementHEIDELBERG, Germany (AP) -- Steffi Graf, one of just five players to complete the tennis Grand Slam in one year and a dominating force for more than a decade, retired from the sport today, saying her "motivation wasn't what it was in the past.""I have done everything I wanted to do in tennis," Graf said. Even though her career has been marked by a series of injuries, she said those had nothing to do with her decision. Graf's retirement leaves hole in du MaurierTORONTO (CP) -- Steffi Graf's retirement on the eve of Canada's du Maurier Open on Friday left organizers with a big hole in the tournament.Graf was the second-seeded player in the tournament, which begins today with qualifying matches at Toronto's National Tennis Centre. Steffi Graf was ultimate athleteLONDON (AP) -- It is one of the most enduring images in tennis: Steffi Graf, both feet off the ground, pounding a forehand winner.As predictable as it was devastating, Graf's signature shot ruled the sport for nearly two decades. From the time she turned pro in 1982 at the age of 13 until her retirement Friday at the age of 30, Graf played the same way. Others may have hit the ball harder, served faster or volleyed better, but Graf didn't need to change. 
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