This is a look back at the historic 1996 Wimbledon semifinal match between Dutch tennis star Richard Krajicek and American player Todd Martin. This match was one of the most exciting matches of the tournament, with Krajicek ultimately winning in four sets. This match is remembered for
Richard Krajicek defeated MaliVai Washington in the final, 6–3, 6–4, 6–3 to win the gentlemen's singles tennis title at the 1996 Wimbledon Championships. It was his first and only major singles title. Krajicek was originally unseeded, but replaced seventh seed Thomas Muster in the draw when Muster withdrew from the tournament. Washington was the first Black major finalist since Yannick Noah at the 1983 French Open, and the first at Wimbledon since Arthur Ashe in 1975.