I always tell people Serena was the perfect tennis player! Speed Serve Forehand Backhand Defense Mentality Volley Dropshot Lob everything was A+ she wasn’t only power
A perfect tennis player doesn't lose to Likhovtseva, Craybas, Srebotnik, Makarova, Razzano, Cornet, Vinci in slams. Serena did all that in 2000-15 so I don't even have to mention 1998/99 and post-2015. Especially her mentality was a weakness. When she lost the first set of a slam final you usually knew that she was toast. And her implosion at the threshold of a Grand Slam at the USO 2015 is legendary.
@@mrrogers302nope that too much for a 43 years old Serena. Neither she would be a top 15 players in terms of ranking or a level of play. Now literally every women have power to counter Serena. They may not be consistent but it not gonna be an issue. Same rules apply for Federer also.
I get surprised when people attribute her success to just power. Most players in the 21st century are powerful. Madison Keys and Lindsay Davenport were more powerful. Players like Venus, Petra Kvitova were as powerful. Players like Sharapova and Sabalenka can match the power of her ground strokes. Prime Venus and Sabine Lisciki could hit bigger serves than her. Serena has power, speed, incredible angles, drive/swing volleys and one of the best over head smash in the game. Her volleys were good in the 90s and 2000s, it declined a bit in the 2010s. Power alone won't win you 23 slams in this era where most players can hit hard. She could also use effective slices, drop shots and terrific lobs.
@@nhlanhlamakhanya2285 She was definitely one of the most powerful, but unlike a lot of them, she didn't have to rely only on that. She had so much variety, a plan b, plan c. Some only have plan A.
I love this channel it amazes me every time you post more content I hope you never run out lol. Serena is a beauty to watch… wish she could have played on for as long as time allowed.
she got it right. Some of the greatest tennis players both male and female have said exactly the same. They never base the greatest player(s) on the amount of tournaments won. They base it on overall play. what they do is take a category and say, who has the best serve: Serena Who has the best return: Serena etc. When they put all the categories together Serena comes out on top. If it were solely based on tournaments won. It would most definitely be Court by 1. If you did it that way you would have to take into account: how many tournaments one played, how many opponents did they have to play. How many players were in the tournament. Was it in the open era. There are so many more variables, that's why they don't do it that way.
@@theire483 For most non-American fans and experts Serena does NOT come out on top. Serena's considerably lower tournament winning percentage (only 30 %) can't be excused by better competition. Yes, the field was very strong as long as Seles, Hingis, Capriati, Davenport, Clisters, Henin were in the mix. But most of them were gone around the mid-00s. And until then Serena had won "only" 7 of her 23 slams. Especially from 2009 on the level of the field sunk considerably. Players like Safina, Jankovic, Ivanovic, Wozniacki, Azarenka, Kerber rose to #1. Which would not have been possible in the 80s or 90s or early 00s. And only THEN Serena (who turned 28 already in 2009) really started to accumulate slams in record numbers.
@@carrerau7138 if you go by what most fans think, be they USAMERICAN or otherwise, they tend to bring in their prejudices (especially when it comes to Serena). Read most comments on videos of her someone (many) are going to be against her. That is why we would turn to those who (supposedly) look more categorically. I have listened to Evert, Davenport, McEnroe's (and others) say that Serena is the greatest female tennis player ever (for now). They do it by category not wins only. Of course they are looking at overall play. We could do the same with basketball players. Most will say Jordan is the greatest. They base it on not just because his team won six championships. They will say things like: how many points he scored, can he play at this position, that position, can he make he shot, is he a go to player, how high can he jump, can he rebound. Or is he just there to rebound etc. Then they tally it up, they may say something like, Michael Jordan is the greatest because he has no weaknesses. That's what I heard some other great tennis players say. They were talking about several players. They say, yes Graf was a great player, but. Here's the but, they said, if you could MANAGE (key words) to stay away from her forehand, you had a chance. The same players (who had played both) said, I don't care where you put that ball with Serena on the opposite side of the net, it is dangerous.
@@theire483 Evert (USA), Davenport (USA), McEnroe (USA) have claimed that Serena Williams (USA) is the greatest ever? Evert (USA) and McEnroe (USA) who get paid millions by US TV stations to promote women's tennis to US consumers? Well, Davenport (USA) had this to say about Steffi Graf not so long ago: “She was the greatest champion I ever played against. …. What if she had kept playing? She would have won a lot more slams titles in my opinion.“ (Lindsay Davenport, Tennis Channel USA, March 2020) Now we will have to ask Becker (Germany), Stich (Germany), Kerber (Germany) who the greatest ever was....
Serena was such a solid all-around player and can beat you in so many different ways. Besides her titles, her play style separates her in being the greatest PLAYER of all time. I personally think that Serena in her prime is better than the other all-time greats in their prime.
@@ConnorScott-v5x In that 4.5-year-long time frame Serena won 10 of 19 slams she played (53 %). But had slam match losses to people like Makarova (AO 13), Razzano (FO 13), Lisicki (Wim 14), Vinci (USO 15) among others. It was a time when Sharapova, Azarenka and Kerber rose to #1 as well. Now take Steffi in the 3.5 years from December 1986 to May 1990. Steffi won 9 of 12 slams played (75 %). Worst loss was against Sanchez (FO 89). During that period only Navratilova was #1 as well. And don't tell me the field was stronger in the mid-10s than in the late 80s, please....
Her tennis technique is not among the top 10 of all time, though. No, it was her superhuman power combined with decent (!) technique which made her the greatest of the century.
Always struck in these highlights how smart she is as a player, and also her balance. Quite a few qualities you can name someone else doing it better. Obviously her serve was the best. But in terms of power, Li Na or Davenport might hit harder some days, Venus was probably a bit faster, Henin probably had a better forehand, and the average WTA backhand is very good. But she put it all together better than anyone. How many times was she down 30-40 and you knew an ace was coming? And it wasn't just that she hit harder at that moment or was "more competitive", she really could find something extra and know exactly what the right shot would be.
To only focus on Serena's power is reductive, similar to how certain QBs are only praised for their foot speed or their arm, not their mind. Serena has always had a good sense of geometry and working a point, and I'm of the mind it's due to her not having the easy power to start tennis like Venus did. She had to think of ways to win points so when she finally did get her power, she still had an extra bag of tricks.
From the caption I was expecting sublime cross-court angle winners, well placed lobs and tricky dropshots. We get mostly full auto-cannon with just a little of the other shots. I'm okay with that.
Athletic Skillset Q: Hypothetically, Do you think Serena and Venus Williams in their physical/athletic primes could have success playing high school football? Did they have the athleticism for it? Why or why not?
Serena was indeed more than power. She was also the most tactless, classless player in the open era. She weaponized racism and feminism and played as if she was a victim of such. She has very poor sportsmanship and is one of the most fined tennis player, full stop. We are very happy that Serena's time is finally over, as we are ready to finally have grace and beauty back on courts.
@@carrerau7138 pfffff “someone has to correct the BS” 😂 you’re really out here thinking you’re doing an act of God. So embarrassing. I feel bad for your husband
I always tell people Serena was the perfect tennis player! Speed Serve Forehand Backhand Defense Mentality Volley Dropshot Lob everything was A+ she wasn’t only power
My brother, it's always nice to see your comments on this page.
@@ManqobaMZungu thanks buddy 💪🏾
YESSSSS!
A perfect tennis player doesn't lose to Likhovtseva, Craybas, Srebotnik, Makarova, Razzano, Cornet, Vinci in slams.
Serena did all that in 2000-15 so I don't even have to mention 1998/99 and post-2015.
Especially her mentality was a weakness.
When she lost the first set of a slam final you usually knew that she was toast.
And her implosion at the threshold of a Grand Slam at the USO 2015 is legendary.
@@carrerau7138Everybody has a bad day. She won waaaaaaaay more matches than she lost.
She’s fit right now. She should please come back 😭
I would love her to play Swiatek at the FO.
She would lose in first round lmao.
@@rn2511 she fit yes but she’s not match fit n all her instincts have to come back as she plays
@@rajusaha855 Doubtful. If Serena is fit, she is still easily a top 15 player.
@@mrrogers302nope that too much for a 43 years old Serena. Neither she would be a top 15 players in terms of ranking or a level of play. Now literally every women have power to counter Serena. They may not be consistent but it not gonna be an issue. Same rules apply for Federer also.
Thank you so much! I really miss her on the court...
This is more exciting than the current WTA
I get surprised when people attribute her success to just power. Most players in the 21st century are powerful. Madison Keys and Lindsay Davenport were more powerful. Players like Venus, Petra Kvitova were as powerful. Players like Sharapova and Sabalenka can match the power of her ground strokes. Prime Venus and Sabine Lisciki could hit bigger serves than her. Serena has power, speed, incredible angles, drive/swing volleys and one of the best over head smash in the game. Her volleys were good in the 90s and 2000s, it declined a bit in the 2010s. Power alone won't win you 23 slams in this era where most players can hit hard. She could also use effective slices, drop shots and terrific lobs.
Finally somebody who gets it. Serena has never really been the most powerful. Venus and Lindsay in their prime hit harder.
To summarize your wonderful comment, Serena had GAME!!! ♥💕🥰
Just look at the thighs and upper arms Serena has.
No women player ever looked like that. She was a freak.
Serena has got all the quality of a good player not just power.No one like the goat 💪
@@nhlanhlamakhanya2285 She was definitely one of the most powerful, but unlike a lot of them, she didn't have to rely only on that. She had so much variety, a plan b, plan c. Some only have plan A.
I love this channel it amazes me every time you post more content I hope you never run out lol. Serena is a beauty to watch… wish she could have played on for as long as time allowed.
How much we all MISS YOU QUEEN!!!!!!!!
LOVE Serena 👌🐐 GREATEST EVER 🔥
Don't think so, with only 73 of 240 tournaments won.
Court, Navratilova, Graf are one league above her.
she got it right.
Some of the greatest tennis players both male and female have said exactly the same.
They never base the greatest player(s) on the amount of tournaments won.
They base it on overall play. what they do is take a category and say, who has the best serve: Serena
Who has the best return: Serena etc.
When they put all the categories together Serena comes out on top.
If it were solely based on tournaments won. It would most definitely be Court by 1.
If you did it that way you would have to take into account: how many tournaments one played, how many opponents did they have to play. How many players were in the tournament. Was it in the open era. There are so many more variables, that's why they don't do it that way.
@@theire483 For most non-American fans and experts Serena does NOT come out on top.
Serena's considerably lower tournament winning percentage (only 30 %) can't be excused by better competition.
Yes, the field was very strong as long as Seles, Hingis, Capriati, Davenport, Clisters, Henin were in the mix. But most of them were gone around the mid-00s. And until then Serena had won "only" 7 of her 23 slams.
Especially from 2009 on the level of the field sunk considerably. Players like Safina, Jankovic, Ivanovic, Wozniacki, Azarenka, Kerber rose to #1. Which would not have been possible in the 80s or 90s or early 00s. And only THEN Serena (who turned 28 already in 2009) really started to accumulate slams in record numbers.
@@carrerau7138 if you go by what most fans think, be they USAMERICAN or otherwise, they tend to bring in their prejudices (especially when it comes to Serena). Read most comments on videos of her someone (many) are going to be against her.
That is why we would turn to those who (supposedly) look more categorically.
I have listened to Evert, Davenport, McEnroe's (and others) say that Serena is the greatest female tennis player ever (for now).
They do it by category not wins only. Of course they are looking at overall play.
We could do the same with basketball players. Most will say Jordan is the greatest. They base it on not just because his team won six championships. They will say things like: how many points he scored, can he play at this position, that position, can he make he shot, is he a go to player, how high can he jump, can he rebound. Or is he just there to rebound etc.
Then they tally it up, they may say something like, Michael Jordan is the greatest because he has no weaknesses.
That's what I heard some other great tennis players say. They were talking about several players.
They say, yes Graf was a great player, but. Here's the but, they said, if you could MANAGE (key words) to stay away from her forehand, you had a chance.
The same players (who had played both) said, I don't care where you put that ball with Serena on the opposite side of the net, it is dangerous.
@@theire483 Evert (USA), Davenport (USA), McEnroe (USA) have claimed that Serena Williams (USA) is the greatest ever?
Evert (USA) and McEnroe (USA) who get paid millions by US TV stations to promote women's tennis to US consumers?
Well, Davenport (USA) had this to say about Steffi Graf not so long ago:
“She was the greatest champion I ever played against. …. What if she had kept playing? She would have won a lot more slams titles in my opinion.“
(Lindsay Davenport, Tennis Channel USA, March 2020)
Now we will have to ask Becker (Germany), Stich (Germany), Kerber (Germany) who the greatest ever was....
Other players say that Serena did not hit hard than others. It was the placement that she did.
She was easily the best this century.
Even though peak 2003-07 Enna dominated her.
@@carrerau7138 Serena's peak was not 2003-2007. haha
@@chanjiewan6823 So what?
Neither was Steffi’s in 1991/92.
Thank you for making this content, please keep making more.
Serena was such a solid all-around player and can beat you in so many different ways. Besides her titles, her play style separates her in being the greatest PLAYER of all time. I personally think that Serena in her prime is better than the other all-time greats in their prime.
When was Serena in her prime?
@@carrerau7138 mid 2012 - pregnancy I'd say
@@ConnorScott-v5x In that 4.5-year-long time frame Serena won 10 of 19 slams she played (53 %).
But had slam match losses to people like Makarova (AO 13), Razzano (FO 13), Lisicki (Wim 14), Vinci (USO 15) among others.
It was a time when Sharapova, Azarenka and Kerber rose to #1 as well.
Now take Steffi in the 3.5 years from December 1986 to May 1990.
Steffi won 9 of 12 slams played (75 %).
Worst loss was against Sanchez (FO 89).
During that period only Navratilova was #1 as well.
And don't tell me the field was stronger in the mid-10s than in the late 80s, please....
@@carrerau7138 I didn't say I thought Serena was the GOAT 😅
@@carrerau7138 I wonder when you’ll realize that Graf just isn’t as popular as Serena
Thank you for the long clip!
There are many who think all Serena has is her power. They give her no credit on technique or technicality. She has all of the above, and then some.
Her tennis technique is not among the top 10 of all time, though.
No, it was her superhuman power combined with decent (!) technique which made her the greatest of the century.
@@carrerau7138 this is exactly what is always said when it comes to Serena. It a bunch of malarkey.
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Serena had the power and the best angles.
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Those completed skillset made her GOAT
Sometimes her opponents did not have the time to blink. Her reflexes were too sharp. CHAMPION
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The goat
Always struck in these highlights how smart she is as a player, and also her balance. Quite a few qualities you can name someone else doing it better. Obviously her serve was the best. But in terms of power, Li Na or Davenport might hit harder some days, Venus was probably a bit faster, Henin probably had a better forehand, and the average WTA backhand is very good. But she put it all together better than anyone. How many times was she down 30-40 and you knew an ace was coming? And it wasn't just that she hit harder at that moment or was "more competitive", she really could find something extra and know exactly what the right shot would be.
Could you do a video on her tennis racquets?? Especially a video the racquets she used to win her grandslams with?
To only focus on Serena's power is reductive, similar to how certain QBs are only praised for their foot speed or their arm, not their mind.
Serena has always had a good sense of geometry and working a point, and I'm of the mind it's due to her not having the easy power to start tennis like Venus did. She had to think of ways to win points so when she finally did get her power, she still had an extra bag of tricks.
From the caption I was expecting sublime cross-court angle winners, well placed lobs and tricky dropshots. We get mostly full auto-cannon with just a little of the other shots. I'm okay with that.
My goat
More than just power....immediately show powerful serves lmfaoooo
Every Serve is supposed to be fast though....she doesn't even have the record for fastest serve😭😭
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Yaaas, slam da door slam it hard and lock it!!! You be YH/IAM American IndYHn!!!
Athletic Skillset Q: Hypothetically, Do you think Serena and Venus Williams in their physical/athletic primes could have success playing high school football? Did they have the athleticism for it? Why or why not?
Women play American football at high schools??
@@carrerau7138 they can
What do we think Serena’s max squat was?
Hmmmmm
With all that 🍑, 300
It's all right with Serena, but i think she 💊💊🙆🏽🤦
Serena was indeed more than power.
She was also the most tactless, classless player in the open era.
She weaponized racism and feminism and played as if she was a victim of such.
She has very poor sportsmanship and is one of the most fined tennis player, full stop.
We are very happy that Serena's time is finally over, as we are ready to finally have grace and beauty back on courts.
It's funny that you're commenting on a channel dedicated to her.
Kudos to the man who gives perfect description of Serena. 😂😂
@@kofipokuantwi-boateng5446 When the lionizing gets overboard someone has to correct the BS.
@@carrerau7138 pfffff “someone has to correct the BS” 😂 you’re really out here thinking you’re doing an act of God. So embarrassing. I feel bad for your husband
@@Mttr77850 My husband fully supports that I am doing the work of God here.
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