Iva Majoli

Iva Majoli shocked the tennis world by defeating the heavily favored Martina Hingis 6–4, 6–2 in the 1997 French Open final. Majoli achieved this by aggressively attacking from the baseline, dictating points, and neutralizing Hingis's typically precise counterpunching.

No, the 1997 Roland Garros title remains Iva Majoli's only Grand Slam singles championship. While she reached a career-high ranking of No. 4 in the world, she never managed to capture another major title throughout the rest of her career.

Majoli was known for her aggressive baseline play, utilizing a strong first serve and powerful groundstrokes off both wings. Her aggressive style made her particularly dangerous on clay courts, which perfectly suited her route to the 1997 French Open championship.

Iva Majoli is a former professional tennis player from Croatia. She was a foundational figure for Croatian tennis in the 1990s, following the country's independence and the success of fellow player Goran Ivanišević.