The return of Elena at 1:40:13 is unbelievable. Serena's serve is within cm of the centre line at 107mph - surely an ace against any other player. Elena takes a stance quite near the centre, giving up aces out wide so that she can make such returns. She even takes a slight step to right, only just reaches it on the full stretch, and sends a return to the baseline, following up with a winner.
LOVE SERENA. She's the best. Never gives up. Mr. Williams did such an excellent job preparing his daughters to be the champions that they are. He covered all aspects of the game and life. Made them tough
That goes to show to all haters Why Serena is one of the greatest of all time (she beat the current Olympic medalist champion) no one can pull that off except Serena.
GRAF won the golden slam twice. 4 slams in a row in the same calendar year and the Olympic gold. Never been done before and probably will never do again.
@@keepitsports236 Well, she can't win 2 Golden Slams with 1 gold medal, 1 Sliver and 1 bronze medal, beloved... Also she only won the Calendar slam once and a "Serena Slam" once...
As much as I was happy for Serena, this was so painful to watch for Elena... In my opinion, Dementieva is the best player who never won a slam, her athleticism, groundstrokes and fighting spirit were amazing
I think Elena retired to early. She had the game to win a few GS. Love Serena toughest to fight when she was almost out 4-3 second set and match point down final set.>>>>>
She had been a top player for years and massively improved her serve, and still couldn't quite win a slam. If it had not happened yet it probably would not have.
@@pomerlain8924 She would have had a very hard time beating Kvitova at Wimbledon, and even Sharapova, Lisicki, Azaarenka would not be easy. U.S Open? Maybe a chance, but she lost to Stosur at the 2010 U.S Open, so she would have a hard time beating her at the 2011 U.S Open when Stosur was way better than 2010, and of course Serena as well.
2:26:27 Oracene all class as usual clapping for her daughter’s opponent’s shot to go up match point. What a fine match this was. Serena prevailed but Elena got her well-deserved gold medal at the Olympics the year before.
Venus and Elena were my favorite players to watch, but time and time again, they played with the toughest opponents during their era. Serena, Jennifer, Lindsay, Justine, Kim, Victoria, Li Na. This match just exemplified the challenge it is to win a major during this golden age of tennis.
@@mofumy One of the biggest fighters that has ever played tennis. No doubt. There were probably more talented players than her,but she literally won everything. And few more gifted players than her (Venus & Henin for example),couldn't win career grand slam. That's what Maria did. All tennis experts & former professionals saying back in 2009 she will never win Roland Garros,but she ended her career with 2 trophies & 3 finals in 3 years. If it wasn't for shoulder surgery (and Serena i guess), she would win 10 slams without doubt.
The golden age of tennis. The amount of talent in that era countless women went grandslamless, dementieva radwanska etc. Todays batch cannot match or gome close to that era
Dementieva wouldn’t have won a Slam in this era because she was too mentally weak and had no serve. She also had extremely predictable cross-court patterns and was completely exposed by the likes of Jankovic, Wozniacki and Radwanska.
WOW Elena, what a athlete, she moves well on the court, nice movements when she hits the ball, every single move is in art, she missed a lot break point, she could win this match on 2 sets 0. ...She's my best player of all the time, i remember this match, i was crying for her every loss haha now supporting Serena of corse.
To win the match in two 7 would be something 😂!!! By saying that she could win the match in two 7, it's like insulting Serena 😂... This could be possible only in your head. This is why Serena won 🏆 the match 😂😂😂!!!
Dementieva was definitely one of the best athletes we've seen in the past 30 years. She could have won some slams if she just had a slightly better serve as it let her down a lot.
@@bobjacubas6818 It is interesting to wonder what happens in the final with Venus if she wins. Venus usually has a good record vs Dementieva, but Dementieva beat her at the Olympics and had some success vs her, and most of all Venus was badly injured and pretty subpar in the final. I would guess Dementieva would have a pretty good shot.
She should have improved her serve earlier in her career. It was much better and improved here but it would up being too little too late. If she had this serve in 2004 I have no doubt she wins the 2004 French and 2004 U.S Open both where she lost in the final. She could have won the French and maybe even the U.S finals even with her 2004 serve without falling apart in both finals through nerves, but even if she still was this nervous and underplayed as she did, with this serve she wins those anyway.
This just lets me know how great SERENA was. Dementieva was good but SERENA was just better. Even if she had a better serve, SERENA would've found a way to beat her
What Serena is more than a tennis champion. She is a fighter. She never throws in the towel and give up...never. Win lose or draw she gives it all she got until the end.
Only a few win slams. Just because dementiava didnt win one it can never change the fact she had an amazing career with many highlights. Some say she blew this one on match point sighting she should've done this or should've done that. Well hindsight is a wonderfull thing. I dont think she blew anything, lots to be proud of. Instead of saying she messed up, i say serena stepped up, huge match point save, this is why she is an all time great. Ive never been a massive fan of serena and her dramatics, but credit where credits due.
@@ianwilliamson2980 Too difficult to compare tbh, serena beat steffi as a teen but that was also towards the end of steffis career. Even though serena has more slams in singles and doubles I'd still put them on the same level. Either way they're both legends obviously
@@ianwilliamson2980 Thats definitely a fair opinion, but I think steffi has a better argument for clay than grass. On grass navratilova has 9 Wimbledons and serena has 7 and 6 in singles/doubles. I feel like clay suited steffis style more, she definitely has a better clay record than navratilova and serena, grass not so much
I am so eager to see this match once again. I read some comment about the best point in the match (Serena holding for 6-6 I think) wasn’t included in the Wimbledon highlights and I’ve been waiting to see that point ever since!
I miss Dementieva more than any tennis athlete who's retired in the last 20 years. Excellent groundies, great battler but she just couldn't get over that hump in terms of grand slams. She got her gold medal though.
Shoutout to this match losing its title as the longest women’s SF after today. Forever one of the greatest matches of all time, magnificent play from both Serena and Elena.
Martina Hingis had a great influence on the formation of both sisters. After defeating the first racket of the world in 1999 and 2000, Venus and Serena gained firm confidence in their abilities, and there was no stopping them.
Wow those commentators really wanted that Russian to win! They were pumping her up like she was Serena’s equal. 🙄 I’m surprised at Tracey Austin, she’s always been so unbiased when calling games, unlike Chris Evert who’s a Serena hater.😡
1:16:12 - Elena’s second serve ace to the end of the game at 4-3 is just some mind blowing tennis. Elena was seeing her returns like a football this match and serving well. Serena just did not relent.
One of the greatest women's matches ever, the level of play was the same during the match. This is not the first time Serena being down match point(s) and ends up winning the match and the slam, she is one of the greatest for a reason I love Tracy Austin commentary
Serena is an incredible champ.🏆 It would have been great if Dementieva was also a slam champ, too. The best chance for her to win a slam was at the French Open 2004.
Every time Serena does a scream/grunt/reaction she makes the same exact sound shortly after so damn annoying. @2:27:08 is just magical SERENA put her heart into that one! I love it!
I miss watching Serena compete in matches.
Such a joy to watch her play even when she loses a match.
one of my favourite matches of all time. I was just 9. I gave a standing ovation to the beast that Serena is.
An incredible match. The level of play is just amazing throughout. Elena can be proud to have contested such a classic with Serena!
So sad for Elena who had a great chance to reach the final... However, it was one of the best womens's match of this century in wimbledon.
Absolutely incredible match!!!
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The return of Elena at 1:40:13 is unbelievable. Serena's serve is within cm of the centre line at 107mph - surely an ace against any other player. Elena takes a stance quite near the centre, giving up aces out wide so that she can make such returns. She even takes a slight step to right, only just reaches it on the full stretch, and sends a return to the baseline, following up with a winner.
LOVE SERENA. She's the best. Never gives up. Mr. Williams did such an excellent job preparing his daughters to be the champions that they are. He covered all aspects of the game and life. Made them tough
He made them unstoppable
UNDOUBTABLY, THE GOAT!!! ALWAYS HAS BEEN.
With only 73 titles in 240 tournaments played?
Don’t be asinine.
@@carrerau7138haters gonna hate
@@willybeama1only one can be the goat, and it's Novak. And it's really not close
@@gb5663 how’s Novak the goat? He has no gold medal. No gold medal, not the goat
Best player ever, dear Serena.
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@@georgewright3442 she got a cannon in that arm
Novak is the goat and it's not even close
@@gb5663you are aware Men and women don't compete against each other?
29:37, 45:45, 1:22:35, 2:38:44, 2:39:49, 2:44:25, 2:47:16, Dang Serena! Saving Match Point is at 2:27:08
Love Serena hair style ❤
That goes to show to all haters Why Serena is one of the greatest of all time (she beat the current Olympic medalist champion) no one can pull that off except Serena.
GRAF won the golden slam twice. 4 slams in a row in the same calendar year and the Olympic gold. Never been done before and probably will never do again.
@@keepitsports236 she wasn’t facing people like Serena was and is.. ☺️
@@keepitsports236 Graf has no golden slam in doubles
@@keepitsports236 Well, she can't win 2 Golden Slams with 1 gold medal, 1 Sliver and 1 bronze medal, beloved... Also she only won the Calendar slam once and a "Serena Slam" once...
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@2:26:46 for anyone looking for the match point Serena saved
Absolutely agree. Serena has the best serve ever. It's a real exalt and grace
I would have loved to watch the great Steffi Graf serving with today's racket technology.
Her service motion was the most elegant ever!
One if the best women's matches I've watched! Elena was very underrated. Should have at least two majors.
Classy! One of the best matches in Dementieva’s career!
As much as I was happy for Serena, this was so painful to watch for Elena... In my opinion, Dementieva is the best player who never won a slam, her athleticism, groundstrokes and fighting spirit were amazing
Couldn't agree more! I'm a Serena fan but I've always admired Elena and hoped she had at least one slam before she retired.
Yes. But unfortunately her 1st serve is not working well. She could find another coach.
Je vous remercie par avance ❤🎉❤
Missing this level in women's tennis !
The differences are often tiny, but 'any' is all that Champions need.
very well said!
Very true. Just a sliver...
Ditto and well said. Watching again 2024
Just love Serena's Hair...completely magnifico!!!! Great!!!
Love this match, I watched it back then & still a nail biter 👑🎾❤
I’m watching again - getting my fix of tennis
One of the toughest matches ever for serena...
Best player ever. Congratulations 🍾🎉🎊🎈
I think Elena retired to early. She had the game to win a few GS. Love Serena toughest to fight when she was almost out 4-3 second set and match point down final set.>>>>>
Retired just a year too early IMO. 2011 was wide open with 3 first time GS winners. She definitely would have had a chance at Wimbledon and the USO.
She had been a top player for years and massively improved her serve, and still couldn't quite win a slam. If it had not happened yet it probably would not have.
@@pomerlain8924 She would have had a very hard time beating Kvitova at Wimbledon, and even Sharapova, Lisicki, Azaarenka would not be easy. U.S Open? Maybe a chance, but she lost to Stosur at the 2010 U.S Open, so she would have a hard time beating her at the 2011 U.S Open when Stosur was way better than 2010, and of course Serena as well.
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2:26:27 Oracene all class as usual clapping for her daughter’s opponent’s shot to go up match point. What a fine match this was. Serena prevailed but Elena got her well-deserved gold medal at the Olympics the year before.
Venus and Elena were my favorite players to watch, but time and time again, they played with the toughest opponents during their era. Serena, Jennifer, Lindsay, Justine, Kim, Victoria, Li Na. This match just exemplified the challenge it is to win a major during this golden age of tennis.
Li Na instead of Maria? Loool
@@mikanikolic2322 whoops yes of course Maria, my bad. She was the gold standard for many years. Her sheer will to win each point is unmatched.
@@mofumy One of the biggest fighters that has ever played tennis. No doubt. There were probably more talented players than her,but she literally won everything. And few more gifted players than her (Venus & Henin for example),couldn't win career grand slam. That's what Maria did. All tennis experts & former professionals saying back in 2009 she will never win Roland Garros,but she ended her career with 2 trophies & 3 finals in 3 years. If it wasn't for shoulder surgery (and Serena i guess), she would win 10 slams without doubt.
So clear beautiful to watch all this years
The golden age of tennis. The amount of talent in that era countless women went grandslamless, dementieva radwanska etc. Todays batch cannot match or gome close to that era
Dementieva wouldn’t have won a Slam in this era because she was too mentally weak and had no serve. She also had extremely predictable cross-court patterns and was completely exposed by the likes of Jankovic, Wozniacki and Radwanska.
@@yugo_papa u don't know nothing about tennis
I definitely can't agree. Henin was Serenas only real thread and she was away for a very long time.
WOW Elena, what a athlete, she moves well on the court, nice movements when she hits the ball, every single move is in art, she missed a lot break point, she could win this match on 2 sets 0. ...She's my best player of all the time, i remember this match, i was crying for her every loss haha now supporting Serena of corse.
To win the match in two 7 would be something 😂!!!
By saying that she could win the match in two 7, it's like insulting Serena 😂...
This could be possible only in your head. This is why Serena won 🏆 the match 😂😂😂!!!
Dementieva was definitely one of the best athletes we've seen in the past 30 years. She could have won some slams if she just had a slightly better serve as it let her down a lot.
She blew it, big time on match point. She should have went down the line instead of cross court, and she had plenty of time to go either way.
@@bobjacubas6818 It is interesting to wonder what happens in the final with Venus if she wins. Venus usually has a good record vs Dementieva, but Dementieva beat her at the Olympics and had some success vs her, and most of all Venus was badly injured and pretty subpar in the final. I would guess Dementieva would have a pretty good shot.
She should have improved her serve earlier in her career. It was much better and improved here but it would up being too little too late. If she had this serve in 2004 I have no doubt she wins the 2004 French and 2004 U.S Open both where she lost in the final. She could have won the French and maybe even the U.S finals even with her 2004 serve without falling apart in both finals through nerves, but even if she still was this nervous and underplayed as she did, with this serve she wins those anyway.
This just lets me know how great SERENA was. Dementieva was good but SERENA was just better. Even if she had a better serve, SERENA would've found a way to beat her
@@thrshwll1526 this was a choke from Elena, should have won it like Kerber did twice in GS-finals
Her mama didn’t even know it was over lol
Serena is the queen of tennis
One of the best matches 👌
Can we just talk ab Serena’s second serve that literally won her the match
A great match!! The fought so hard
What Serena is more than a tennis champion. She is a fighter. She never throws in the towel and give up...never. Win lose or draw she gives it all she got until the end.
Not in slam finals. When she lost the first set there she was usually done.
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GO SERENA GO ❤❤❤
Great match
Only a few win slams. Just because dementiava didnt win one it can never change the fact she had an amazing career with many highlights. Some say she blew this one on match point sighting she should've done this or should've done that. Well hindsight is a wonderfull thing. I dont think she blew anything, lots to be proud of. Instead of saying she messed up, i say serena stepped up, huge match point save, this is why she is an all time great. Ive never been a massive fan of serena and her dramatics, but credit where credits due.
Good point mate . Steffi was better though by far
Now talk about all the people Serena mortered with licks,!
@@ianwilliamson2980 Too difficult to compare tbh, serena beat steffi as a teen but that was also towards the end of steffis career. Even though serena has more slams in singles and doubles I'd still put them on the same level. Either way they're both legends obviously
@@JD-pc6tk Steffie on grass was best of them all
@@ianwilliamson2980 Thats definitely a fair opinion, but I think steffi has a better argument for clay than grass. On grass navratilova has 9 Wimbledons and serena has 7 and 6 in singles/doubles. I feel like clay suited steffis style more, she definitely has a better clay record than navratilova and serena, grass not so much
Damn, remember watching this live. I thought Serena was done, but gotta gave her credit for not gave up
This game OMG!!! It has taken all day to be over. I can't believe it.
That slow-mo replay @ 2:45:08 to 2:45:42 of Serena is so EPIC. Fierce Lioness Energy
More Venus marches PLEASE!!!!!!!
The greatest player of all time.
Cuando Serena se calma y se concentra es capaz de todo. Excelente partido, un clásico.
I am so eager to see this match once again. I read some comment about the best point in the match (Serena holding for 6-6 I think) wasn’t included in the Wimbledon highlights and I’ve been waiting to see that point ever since!
These ads are so frequent. Can they at least be between games instead of between points?
No, they can't; they want to interrupt while your attention is at its peak.
@@MrRon1124 😂😂😂
Serena best of the best
I miss Dementieva more than any tennis athlete who's retired in the last 20 years. Excellent groundies, great battler but she just couldn't get over that hump in terms of grand slams. She got her gold medal though.
I couldn't understand why Sharapova carried the torch and not Dementieva...Maria never won a an olympic gold.🙄
The shrieks from Lakeisha at 1:38:02 are UNREAL, miss her!
LOL!😬
Oh I was wondering wth was that 😂
Best womens Wimbledon match ever
One of the reasons why Serena Williams is the GOAT
GOAT because she narrowly beat Demented?
Absolutely! I knew the result but was still on the edge of my seat. Incredible mental strength
love the face of serena at 6all
2:38:55 battle of backhands, Serena wins! 👏🏾
Shoutout to this match losing its title as the longest women’s SF after today. Forever one of the greatest matches of all time, magnificent play from both Serena and Elena.
Martina Hingis had a great influence on the formation of both sisters. After defeating the first racket of the world in 1999 and 2000, Venus and Serena gained firm confidence in their abilities, and there was no stopping them.
The second best Wimbledon female match of the last 25 years, the first would be Venus/Davenport 2005 final
2:38:45 Incredible two consecutive rallies from both players! Superb!
Ma chère amie ❤ Serena Williams 💚 et 😹 je suis en train d'écouter et regarder la vidéo du jour de cette tennis 🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾
23:04 Say it again for the people at the back!
I always say this
her and karolina plíšková
He said the truth!!
Serena won with frustrating tennis WAW, amazing!!!!
Wow those commentators really wanted that Russian to win! They were pumping her up like she was Serena’s equal. 🙄 I’m surprised at Tracey Austin, she’s always been so unbiased when calling games, unlike Chris Evert who’s a Serena hater.😡
Serena 🗽🔥
This is a classic and how clean the both hitting the ball, at the time the two most powerful women in tennis.
1:16:12 - Elena’s second serve ace to the end of the game at 4-3 is just some mind blowing tennis. Elena was seeing her returns like a football this match and serving well. Serena just did not relent.
Millie: Even though it's 11yrs ago anereS can't b beaten much ❤ n respect 2 both of them n pl bear in mind the God is in control 🙏🙏
The best match of 2009
One of the greatest women's matches ever, the level of play was the same during the match.
This is not the first time Serena being down match point(s) and ends up winning the match and the slam, she is one of the greatest for a reason
I love Tracy Austin commentary
31:12 I miss Keisha (Richard Williams ex wife) screaming/cheering from the stands lol
Je suis ravie et très reconnaissants sans Ambiguïté ❤🎉❤
29:34 What a shot!
Well done and congratulations 🍾🎊🎉
One of my best player Serena 👍👍
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Serena's Mom and Richard's wife reacted at the end of the match🤣🤣🤣
S & H campgrounds to Shanus & Serenus
Serena is an incredible champ.🏆
It would have been great if Dementieva was also a slam champ, too. The best chance for her to win a slam was at the French Open 2004.
Me encanta como juega serena, esa furia.
Really wanting it
Beautiful job well deserved
Елена Прекрасная❤❤❤
THEY SHOULD CONSIDER BEING ABLE TO ROLL NEW COURTS UNDER THE ARENA, FOR FRESH GRASS
OOOOO may She rest in peace your soul rest in perfect peace
What a matches
Imagine someone comparing Serena Williams to iga
Every time Serena does a scream/grunt/reaction she makes the same exact sound shortly after so damn annoying. @2:27:08 is just magical SERENA put her heart into that one! I love it!
Greatest SF ever.
Serena vs Christina Mchale
Great Match-Goat Serena
Dementieva beats serena many time but not at Grandslam. 😭
Their h2h is inflated because 2 of Elena's 5 wins came over a badly injured Serena.
@@yugo_papa Serena never lost any match without being injured (at least due to Serenastans).
Epic semi final..
SERENA FOREVER NR 1 👍🎈🎾🎈🎾🎈🇵🇱
SERENA PAULO SEVO DE JESUS QUE DEUS ABEMCOE VOSÉ JOMGA NOUCATIÓ PAULO
Tracy Austin clearly wanted Elena to win
Are Serena’s and Demetieva’s support staff (family etc.) sharing the same box?
Wimbledon players box is very small
kidpagron primsank yeah but it looks like they sitting right in front and behind each other respectively
To the parent's seating in the same box,,,let's say "we're all in this thing together," we got to work it out.....!
2:27:15 She missed chance of winning a grand slam
Millie: Very happy 2 know she won pl pl 🙏🙏 b4 u do anything only GOD answers 🙏
This match and the one when serena played with Watson weather lol 😝