History
1978
The first step is always the most difficult: Dieter Fischer, who wanted to make his new tennis centre in Filderstadt-Plattenhardt a meeting place for the world elite, had knocked on many doors in vain in his search for financial backing.
1979
The hot tip came from Hajo Friedrichs, the then Head of Sport at the state ZDF television channel – why not concentrate on the women in the future and make the weaker sex stronger?
1980
The American Tracy Austin amazed spectators in Filderstadt by completing a hat-trick of wins, but the focus of attention was more on a 15-year old teenager with braces, waist-length pony tails and the stoic efficiency of a computer-controlled racket arm.
1981
Tracy Austin was still a child when she celebrated becoming the first Porsche Tennis Grand Prix winner in 1978.
1982
Changing of the guard: the princess reached the Filderstadt final for one last time but was unable to prevent the future tennis queen, Martina Navratilova, from “driving” off with the win.
1983
Martina Navratilova ruled the world of tennis – and Filderstadt. I
1984
The tournament was praised for having regained its modesty and received plaudits for the fact that the main draw field was not quite so top class as in previous years: “A degree of normality that benefited the tournament.”
1985
“Porsche or money?” Hans-Joachim Stuck cheekily asked the winner on Centre Court.
1986
Jubilees galore at the tenth Porsche Tennis Grand Prix. Martina Navratilova celebrated her 30th birthday, her 1000th win and her third success at the tournament in Filderstadt.
1987
In 1987 Martina Navratilova caught up with Tracy Austin after winning the tournament for the fourth time.
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