80s Fitness Stars Then vs Now

Tracy Austin - Then

Though the rest of the Austin family were pros, Tracy never saw herself as potentially part of the big leagues. She won three Grand Slam titles, including the 1979 and 1981 Us Opens and a mixed doubles title at the 1980 Wimbledon games. She was the youngest US Open female singles champ in history since 1979. 

Tracy Austin - Now

After retiring in 1994 following a serious car accident, she took up commentating for NBC and USA Network for the French and US Opens. In 2010, she joined the US Open team on the Tennis Channel and has been working to cover the Rogers Cup since 2004. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.