BREAKING: At 56, Steffi Graf Secures Multimillion-Dollar Deal with EA Sports to Feature Her Younger Self in New Tennis Game
In a move that blends nostalgia, innovation, and star power, tennis legend Steffi Graf has signed a multimillion-dollar deal with EA Sports to feature a digital version of her younger self in their upcoming tennis video game, Grand Slam Legends 25. The announcement has sent ripples through the sports and gaming communities alike, marking a groundbreaking collaboration between one of tennis’s all-time greats and one of the biggest names in sports gaming.
At 56, Graf has largely maintained a quiet post-retirement life, focusing on philanthropy and family with husband and fellow tennis legend Andre Agassi. But this latest partnership is a bold reentry into the public eye—and a nostalgic gift for fans who watched her dominate the courts in the 1980s and 1990s.
Sources close to EA Sports reveal that the game will feature a meticulously recreated digital avatar of Graf in her prime, complete with her signature footwork, powerful forehand, and iconic on-court intensity. The developers reportedly used AI-driven motion capture, archival footage, and Graf’s personal input to ensure authenticity in both gameplay and appearance.
“I never imagined I’d be making a comeback in this way,” Graf shared in a statement. “But when EA approached me with the idea—not just to bring me into the game, but to celebrate tennis history—I was intrigued. The attention to detail and respect for the sport convinced me it was the right project.”
The deal, estimated to be worth over $10 million, includes not only Graf’s likeness and voice acting, but also unlockable career milestones, exclusive interviews, and a playable “legacy mode” where gamers can relive key matches from her record-setting career—including her historic 1988 Golden Slam season.
Fans and sports commentators are already buzzing with excitement. “This is genius,” tweeted one gaming influencer. “Steffi Graf is a legend, and putting her in a modern game bridges generations.”
This move also reflects a growing trend in sports gaming: blending real-life sports history with next-gen gameplay to create immersive, emotional experiences. EA Sports has previously collaborated with legends like Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods in similar fashion, but Graf is the first female athlete of her era to headline a tennis title in this way.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or a new gamer, Grand Slam Legends 25 promises to bring one of tennis’s greatest champions back into the spotlight—this time, with a controller in your hands.