This is one of my favorite matches. Venus was stunningly aggressive in this match. I love how she used to jump into swinging volleys like this. And I thoroughly enjoyed this broadcast with these two respectful commentators. It's unfortunately unusual to hear a male commentator be so positive regarding the Sisters and their father during their younger years.
Classic power v.s. finesse contrast. Hingis is one of the very few female tennis players that I'd smash. Straight take it from the back. The are basically 2 trains of thoughts on this; 1) Just look at it, her back side is by far her best wing. Her haunches are just pillars of strength. And a PERFECT @$$, not too big, just right.. 2) It keeps that face outta site. And far away from mine as possible. It s not the worst, I just don't want to look at that pie plate the whole time. I'm mean, I'll let her look back at it every once Ina while... It's masterful piece work. I'm impressed..
It breaks my heart that she spent so many years undiagnosed and fighting through her chronic Illness just not knowing why she had so many days where her body was in severe pain and sapped of energy. I remember commentators for several years in the mid/late 2000s opined that Venus lacked focus and determination. Not knowing her body was basically in self destruct mode every time her disorder flared up.
This is probably the match that eventually made Venus. Classic match with all sorts of variety and all-rounded play, which exceeds the 2005 final of neat baseline play. Hingis, instead of Davenport or even Serena, was the one that force out the extreme version of Venus.
I didn’t realise what a “grunter” Venus was. She is still my favourite Williams. So sad she suffered that illness. A truly regal figure in her prime. Got to give credit to the Swiss Miss too. No slouch at all.
I remember Venus saying something along the lines of "On paper Hingis is expected to win, but in reality I feel I can beat her" before this match. It really spoke to her confidence and how the summer of 2000 felt like a changing of the guard, with Venus about to hit the stratosphere as Hingis faded.
@@carrerau7138 Sure, but one match doesn't tell the whole picture. Hingis was done as a top flight, Slam-contending competitor after this. Her name would be in the conversation, but she would never go on to win another Slam.
@@deedledave9826 Hingis was still a top flight, slam-contending competitor - even though she didn't win another slam. She made 2 more finals and 3 more semis. She beat both Williams sisters at the AO 2001 for example - the "Williams Double" in a slam!
Back then it was a big win for Venus. The way the family celebrated show all. Hingis was one of the sisters great rival in their early career. Hingis has 50=50 recorded against sisters( 5&6 and 12 &11 )
the match that made venus and believe in her strokes and net game. Too many QF and SF losses up until that point. AO QF 98/99 vs Davenport. FO 00 vs Sanchez Vicario W QF 98/99 vs Novotna & Graf respectively. US SF 98/99 vs Davenport/Hingis respectively. In all those matches she was a not a big match player having melt downs against Novotna at wimbly and Davenport at AO. The match that stung the most was against Hingis in the US Open, the serve went, cramps came and belief had faded. Interestingly Venus went into Wimbledon wanting the title more than anyone else and even bought her evening ball dress for the champions ball before the championships
A lot of those were against some very inspired opponents. Venus had less chances in 99' against Davenport and 00' against Arantxa. The rest, well, were just up to Venus though to close out matches well.
"wanting the title more than anyone else" those feelings were not unique and were shared by her rivals, no doubt about it. They were all here with the same expectations of glory. " and even bought her evening ball dress for the champions ball before the championships". Most certainly other challengers who felt they had a chance also brought along their own ball gown. They were not going to wait until the last day to find a dress. They're all a bit superstitious, and little symbols and gestures do count. All the top competitors had in common the same feelings and the same behavior. Nothing very special about Venus in this respect. What made her unique here was not psychology, but brilliance on the court.
This match one actually does not see that much of it yet. The backhand DTL and ISO was almost the sole factor to turn the clock around in the 00' USO meeting with Hingis.
What a phenomenon! Venus ruled that court! She's so fast and flexible, that she seems to be the inspiration for Nadal, as she can run down the line or to the side to reach an impossible ball. She has inspired since I met her.
Hingis was never the same after the loss to steffi in the french open the year before she just gradually declined over the next few years , i loved the way she came back and dominated in doubles later on in her career .
She had reached several finals after the French 99 and plenty of SF and QF...it just so happened this new era added power to the games, the Williams sisters, Capriati, Mauresom, the Beglians and Russians, it was too much for Hingis.
@@carrerau7138 what delusional statement is this, Hingis was leading by a set..obviously the umpire, the fans, the referee and Steffi all ganged up on Martina..this umpire is useless from the beginning
@@angel91485 Many were leading a set in slam finals against the great Steffi. Ask Navratilova for example. Or Sanchez and Fernandez. There were a few close calls in this match, to BOTH players' disadvantage. Only Hingis wanted to make it all about herself again, that was her character. No one can actually PROVE that she was right about this infamous controversial point. And no one "ganged up on" her. Especially not Steffi or the referee. Hingis was a classless whiner who loved to play the victim. Steffi was the ultimate professional. And that's why the French love someone like Steffi and look down on someone like Hingis.
I remember Tracy Austin mentioning if Venus could clean up her forehand she would be lethal. Her backhand was always her bread and butter and her forehand was filled with errors. She really cleaned up her forehand that year and it showed by winning this Wimbledon and the USO.
I AGREE…With The Commentator; IT REALLY WOULD BE REJECTED…AS A MOVIE SCRIPT….as TOO IMPROBABLE!!! Yet, The SISTERS WILLIAMS, TENNIS ICONS, ACHIEVED IT!!!💗💗 They Are TRULY AMAZING! Serena & Ms Venus WILLIAMS! The Tennis GOATs.❤️xox
Great match, remember it well. Also, so good hearing John Barrett and Jana Novotna commentating. The commentary on the BBC nowadays really isn't great.
I love Martina. Venus is athletic, so she is able to force wins. Martina is technically perfect. Probably the most technically perfect fel+mal tennis player ever.
Venus William's has one of the best served in Tennis History. Back in 2000 she deserved to win the tournament without dropping a set. August 2000 was a special moment in Tennis History. She was then 20 years old.The two sisters are way mature for their age.
I don't think Venus was ever in a position to win that match against Graf. Venus was always playing catch up. It was a tough match, but Venus was never in any kind of winning position. Graf got the first break in the final set and held her own serve after that.
I think it was less about learning from the 1999 match, and more about just improving as a player since then. The Williams sisters hadnt reached their peak at the time, especially serena. Once they reached their best, we all know how dominant and groundbreaking they became.
WHAT A CLASSIC! Did every game go to deuce? So much awesome netplay, Hingis/Venus was my all time favorite rivalry in tennis. This was an incredibly important win for V, first time beating Martina in a slam, helped give her the confidence to win the tournament and then also in NY, beating Hingis in another classic semi. A few untimely errors in the 3rd for Hingis, and Venus played that last game like a Boss.
Watching Venus used to be so painful. She would come up with some of the most amazing shots in tennis but follow that with strings of unnecessary errors.
I remember seeing this match. I felt Martina was very passive n Venus was super aggressive which is better suited in grass court. Also I noticed Martina had no confidence it’s like she already decided she will not put effort n it showed during the match . She didn’t used any of her net skills n drop shots which a year ago Steffi Graf used effectively on key points against Venus. Venus played outstanding match n after this match she was the force to reckon
At 1:28 Hingis takes her sweet time putting on her hat and getting up to the baseline to serve at the start of the third set. At 1:55, Venus is given a time violation warning. Interesting.
I can’t believe that this Venus won less titles than Serena. Maybe she’s less determined than the younger sister, but in order to have a glorious career she had to complete the career gran slam. It’s the least for his talent
Sjogren's Syndrome robbed Venus of her glory. She would have been as great as Serena if not more. Serena certainly wouldn't have as many slams as she does now. And definitely not more Wimbledons.
@@shngain100 How is an auto immune disease not an excuse lol. Don't forget she had issues long before she was actually diagnosed with Sjorgens as she was misdiagnosed years before.
Venus wasn't really serious when she was really good. she should have taken the 01 aus open and even at a stretch the 02 aus open (she had tendinitis) then she lost 1st round RG to Schett in 01. Then 02 RG she could have won if she really wanted to as serena was just warming up. but by wimbledon '02 serena was just too good. and then injury set in and she really was not the same, just patches where she won Wimbledon again. her time for winning multiple slams was between wimbledon 00 to wimbledon 02
Cada vez que veo estos partidos lamento que Graf se haya retirado tan joven, ella podría haber dado batalla por tres o cuatro años mas y haber batido el record de Margaret Court de mayor cantidad de Grand Slams! Tenia todo. saque, derecha ni hablar, potencia, mentalidad, velocidad...
Venus was even better than Serena. She is probably the player with the greatest potential ever. But somehow mental drawbacks held her from what she could be
Martina ( 11 ) Vs Venus ( 10 ).. Australia (1997 ) to US Open ( 1999 ).. Martina Won 5 Slams.. Runner Up.. French Open 1997 & 1999.. Never Won Singles Title in A Slam After that.. Youngest Number 1 at 16 Years and 3 Months.. Venus Won 5 Wimbledon Singles Titles..
the commentator's final words saying that if their life was made into a script it would be rejected for being improvable just proves how inspiring the williams sisters are
Well, he said that because he saw it from a British perspective, where such astonishing developments don't usually happen, where a tendency for skepticism if not pessimism is the default position. From an American commentator, this line would not have come out. On the contrary, he would have added, ONLY IN AMERICA. That is the expression of unbounded American optimism against British conservatism or skepticism, and the lack of confident hope in the future that is still the general mood of Britain, and also a lack of means to educate promising juniors. Britain has no Florida or Southern California, nothing comparable to the Bollettieri Tennis Academy for instance. The two opposite views are anchored in two opposite cultural inclinations and historical, and financial limitations.
Should have been 6-3 6-4 if she made less unforced errors. Hingis could not keep up with them when the Williams were on and not making too many unforced errors even with all her guile and quick hands
This is one of my favorite matches. Venus was stunningly aggressive in this match. I love how she used to jump into swinging volleys like this. And I thoroughly enjoyed this broadcast with these two respectful commentators. It's unfortunately unusual to hear a male commentator be so positive regarding the Sisters and their father during their younger years.
Excellent commentary as was normal for the bbc in those days . Now it’s x become more Americanized where they feel the need to talk too much
Venus’s joy after the last ace brought tears to my eyes.. what a moment that was for young venus.
Same here. I cried too. I could feel her pure abd beautiful happiness 😊❤️😊❤️
SAME!!! 🥺💙. I remember watching this that year & was overwhelmed with happiness for her. I knew she was ready to win it all. And so she did 🏆
Classic power v.s. finesse contrast.
Hingis is one of the very few female tennis players that I'd smash. Straight take it from the back. The are basically 2 trains of thoughts on this; 1) Just look at it, her back side is by far her best wing. Her haunches are just pillars of strength. And a PERFECT @$$, not too big, just right.. 2) It keeps that face outta site. And far away from mine as possible. It s not the worst, I just don't want to look at that pie plate the whole time. I'm mean, I'll let her look back at it every once Ina while...
It's masterful piece work. I'm impressed..
What a way to finish a game! Hingis was a tough player. Bravo to both.
@@VelvetWhispererASMR that 2000 Wimbledon win made Venys William's a superstar of the game.
She will be forever be remembered for her achievements.
Venus was lethal. That illness really haltered her career. In my opinion, she was the greatest.❤️
That immune deficiency illness probably robbed Venus of at least five to eight grand slams because it happened right before her prime.
Agreed.
Yep she is as an amazing retriever but also aggressive in doing so
It breaks my heart that she spent so many years undiagnosed and fighting through her chronic Illness just not knowing why she had so many days where her body was in severe pain and sapped of energy. I remember commentators for several years in the mid/late 2000s opined that Venus lacked focus and determination. Not knowing her body was basically in self destruct mode every time her disorder flared up.
This was the day tennis died. Brute power beat the artistry and technicality of the game.
#RIP
Fabulous match, the real turning point for Venus to go on and win slams. And so nice to hear Jana Novotna commentating.
A great champion as well. She is sorely missed😔
Impossible not to love Venus. To end the match with an ace, and the joy… ❤️
This is probably the match that eventually made Venus. Classic match with all sorts of variety and all-rounded play, which exceeds the 2005 final of neat baseline play. Hingis, instead of Davenport or even Serena, was the one that force out the extreme version of Venus.
Very insightful and relevant.
She beat Hingis, Serena, and won by beating Davenport. That’s a tall order.
She was the top of women's tennis for those two years
Indeed
VERY TALL ORDER
Fourth tournament of the year too by the end of June
I didn’t realise what a “grunter” Venus was. She is still my favourite Williams. So sad she suffered that illness. A truly regal figure in her prime. Got to give credit to the Swiss Miss too. No slouch at all.
Jana is a great commentator, it’s a pleasure listening to her unbiased observations.
I remember watching this match as a 12-year-old on summer vacation. I was hooked on the sport after that and still watch it to this day.
Great anecdote! Thanks for sharing.
I remember Venus saying something along the lines of "On paper Hingis is expected to win, but in reality I feel I can beat her" before this match. It really spoke to her confidence and how the summer of 2000 felt like a changing of the guard, with Venus about to hit the stratosphere as Hingis faded.
Hingis beat Venus 61 61 at the AO 01 half a year later.....
@@carrerau7138 Sure, but one match doesn't tell the whole picture. Hingis was done as a top flight, Slam-contending competitor after this. Her name would be in the conversation, but she would never go on to win another Slam.
@@deedledave9826 Hingis was still a top flight, slam-contending competitor - even though she didn't win another slam. She made 2 more finals and 3 more semis.
She beat both Williams sisters at the AO 2001 for example - the "Williams Double" in a slam!
Venus’ technique and variety of tactics have improved immensely over the years.
Jana Novotna‘ Voice. RIP my childhood-hero ❤️
Wait a minute. She passed?
Jose Hill what? Seriously? unfortunately :(
@@jjh2456 Cancer
Back then it was a big win for Venus. The way the family celebrated show all. Hingis was one of the sisters great rival in their early career. Hingis has 50=50 recorded against sisters( 5&6 and 12 &11 )
Venus vs sharapova 2005 semifinal would be great
the match that made venus and believe in her strokes and net game. Too many QF and SF losses up until that point. AO QF 98/99 vs Davenport. FO 00 vs Sanchez Vicario W QF 98/99 vs Novotna & Graf respectively. US SF 98/99 vs Davenport/Hingis respectively. In all those matches she was a not a big match player having melt downs against Novotna at wimbly and Davenport at AO. The match that stung the most was against Hingis in the US Open, the serve went, cramps came and belief had faded. Interestingly Venus went into Wimbledon wanting the title more than anyone else and even bought her evening ball dress for the champions ball before the championships
A true fan!
A lot of those were against some very inspired opponents. Venus had less chances in 99' against Davenport and 00' against Arantxa. The rest, well, were just up to Venus though to close out matches well.
Great insight! A breakthrough match
"wanting the title more than anyone else" those feelings were not unique and were shared by her rivals, no doubt about it. They were all here with the same expectations of glory. " and even bought her evening ball dress for the champions ball before the championships". Most certainly other challengers who felt they had a chance also brought along their own ball gown. They were not going to wait until the last day to find a dress. They're all a bit superstitious, and little symbols and gestures do count. All the top competitors had in common the same feelings and the same behavior. Nothing very special about Venus in this respect. What made her unique here was not psychology, but brilliance on the court.
@@roobookaroo I was just quoting what she exactly said. Its not that deep bruh
Venus looks amazing in that tennis dress,absolutely stunning.
I agree .. what style she has had throughout her whole career!
She made that outfit look great.
Venus beat Hingis, Serena and Davenport en route to her first title! DESERVED!
Venus down the line backhand this year was just wow wow wow.
Venus' two-handed backhand from 2000-2005 is the best ever. Bar Djokovic.
It was simply lethal. Against Capriati at the US Open 2001, she whipped two back-hands down the line before Jennifer could blink. Ruthless.
This match one actually does not see that much of it yet. The backhand DTL and ISO was almost the sole factor to turn the clock around in the 00' USO meeting with Hingis.
Qiu ZH sure it wasn’t hugely frequent but just impressed me every time she did it thanks for replying
2:07:57 --- Out of nowhere, Hingis hits a one-handed topspin backhand winner. #legend
These amazing two are 20 years old and compare to 20's players these day is just meeeehhh :))
What a phenomenon! Venus ruled that court! She's so fast and flexible, that she seems to be the inspiration for Nadal, as she can run down the line or to the side to reach an impossible ball.
She has inspired since I met her.
omg its Jana N doing commentary.. RIP dear soul
This match gives me goosebumps!!!
Venus just has more of everything, it shows what a great player Hingis was that she even competed
Hingis has a winnig record against Venus (and also won their last mach).
2:12:37 What a jump!! So nice to see her joy. Hingis deserves credit also, in particular for her sportsmanship.
37:08 Love the Venus strut after taking the first set...
Hingis was never the same after the loss to steffi in the french open the year before she just gradually declined over the next few years , i loved the way she came back and dominated in doubles later on in her career .
She had reached several finals after the French 99 and plenty of SF and QF...it just so happened this new era added power to the games, the Williams sisters, Capriati, Mauresom, the Beglians and Russians, it was too much for Hingis.
@@angel91485 No, Hingis was mentally broken by Steffi. Had not a lot to do with those brainless ball bashers of the 2000s.
@@carrerau7138 what delusional statement is this, Hingis was leading by a set..obviously the umpire, the fans, the referee and Steffi all ganged up on Martina..this umpire is useless from the beginning
@@angel91485 Many were leading a set in slam finals against the great Steffi.
Ask Navratilova for example. Or Sanchez and Fernandez.
There were a few close calls in this match, to BOTH players' disadvantage. Only Hingis wanted to make it all about herself again, that was her character.
No one can actually PROVE that she was right about this infamous controversial point.
And no one "ganged up on" her. Especially not Steffi or the referee.
Hingis was a classless whiner who loved to play the victim. Steffi was the ultimate professional.
And that's why the French love someone like Steffi and look down on someone like Hingis.
@@carrerau7138 not in this case, Hingis had full control of the game, til the blundering of that useless umpire and amok crowd..real embarrassing
I remember Tracy Austin mentioning if Venus could clean up her forehand she would be lethal. Her backhand was always her bread and butter and her forehand was filled with errors. She really cleaned up her forehand that year and it showed by winning this Wimbledon and the USO.
"From Compton California to grand slam champion. " These two women will continue to inspire me forever and ever.
That was a good quality match :)
I remember Venus making a great serve on match point and running straight to the net. :D
Sadly the commentator Novotna died in 2017
I love watching Venus victories !! With no tennis ATM this is nice 🙏
Nothing can be more intimidating than having the Williams' sisters in a double pack. Sometimes after playing Venus, Serena awaited.
That felt like a final.
I loved the way Venus slams those first serves she was so explosive back then, If only she was more consistent.
I AGREE…With The Commentator; IT REALLY WOULD BE REJECTED…AS A MOVIE SCRIPT….as TOO IMPROBABLE!!! Yet, The SISTERS WILLIAMS, TENNIS ICONS, ACHIEVED IT!!!💗💗 They Are TRULY AMAZING! Serena & Ms Venus WILLIAMS! The Tennis GOATs.❤️xox
I felt in love as a fan, in Venus, at that particular match😍.
Great game. Venus played extraordinary and Hingis fought fiercely like usual.
I really enjoyed the commentators as well. So neutral and respectful to the players and real expertise.
Venus on grass in her prime was just amazing to watch.
Best Women's match I've ever seen ❤
Williams was in such good body shape.
Great match, remember it well. Also, so good hearing John Barrett and Jana Novotna commentating. The commentary on the BBC nowadays really isn't great.
I love Hingis so much she alway smile anywhere anymatch. I love both Venus and Hingis
I was too young to notice that back then but yeah I absolutely loved her smile when they were exchanging handshake in the end
I love Martina. Venus is athletic, so she is able to force wins. Martina is technically perfect. Probably the most technically perfect fel+mal tennis player ever.
That is not a smile, she is just putting her teeth outside
A genuine smile does not look like that
@@sylvianorah1367 Well said! I feel it is a grimace...
Venus got rub a break point at 1:06:28
Those two Backhands from Hingis at 5-3 15-15 in the third set, most notably that one-backhand pass down the line is fire.
Venus William's has one of the best served in Tennis History.
Back in 2000 she deserved to win the tournament without dropping a set.
August 2000 was a special moment in Tennis History.
She was then 20 years old.The two sisters are way mature for their age.
Sadly the sjondren syndrome caused her to forget about her Tennis Career now in 2021.
Serena vs Mauresmo 2004 SF would be awesome! :)))
Venus has to be the best Defensive female tennis player in History.
Wow twenty one years ago. How time flies.
For real though! Tennis was so much fun and exciting!
Venus vs serena SF next plz
Jana Novotna commentating. Brilliant.
RIP Jana
1:24:41 oh baby girl what’s yet to come
Venus learned from the year prior against Graf she had that match, 2000 she took that lesson and ran.
She had the match against Graf in 1999 ? Oh yeah and that's why she lost. Graf never had the match of course which is why she won. Fool.
Owen Beharry It was a great match, but Graf was better that day.
Agreed!
I don't think Venus was ever in a position to win that match against Graf. Venus was always playing catch up. It was a tough match, but Venus was never in any kind of winning position. Graf got the first break in the final set and held her own serve after that.
I think it was less about learning from the 1999 match, and more about just improving as a player since then. The Williams sisters hadnt reached their peak at the time, especially serena. Once they reached their best, we all know how dominant and groundbreaking they became.
Amazing quality 👌👌👌
Beautiful match.
Martina was a very very very good tennis player. I only wish she had a little more weight on her shots. Love her 😍
Real gamesmanship and time wasting by Hingis
Oh wow very nice quality video! Thanks!
So happy that they have a challenge system now! Venus's ball looks like it totally hit the like at 1:06.35 to me!
WHAT A CLASSIC! Did every game go to deuce? So much awesome netplay, Hingis/Venus was my all time favorite rivalry in tennis. This was an incredibly important win for V, first time beating Martina in a slam, helped give her the confidence to win the tournament and then also in NY, beating Hingis in another classic semi. A few untimely errors in the 3rd for Hingis, and Venus played that last game like a Boss.
Classic match indeed!
Excellent choice!!
just focus on Venus' movement (ignoring the ball or anything else going on).... pure poetry in motion.
She was such a graceful mover in her prime.
Pleaee post many vital match of Venus Williams
would love to see any of serena's wins at 2000 wimbledon. she was in shocking form.
Esa felicidad del padre es inmensurable y genuina al igual que la de serena Williams su hermana menor y próxima rival que venció igualmente👍🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿😊
Finesse my a**. They played POWER tennis and changed the game❗
Getting that firat serve is counts so much.
Watching Venus used to be so painful. She would come up with some of the most amazing shots in tennis but follow that with strings of unnecessary errors.
Venus's precision. Wow
I remember seeing this match. I felt Martina was very passive n Venus was super aggressive which is better suited in grass court. Also I noticed Martina had no confidence it’s like she already decided she will not put effort n it showed during the match . She didn’t used any of her net skills n drop shots which a year ago Steffi Graf used effectively on key points against Venus. Venus played outstanding match n after this match she was the force to reckon
1:06:28 The ball touched the line. Venus would have been given the point if there was a Hawkeye during that time.
A highly level match!
Thanks page
Last game, four first serves from Venus
Hingis was so damn pretty!
Yes, but also Venus is very attractive
Venus was explosive on this match. Well done 👏
I always loved seeing Venus drag Martina. 🤷♀️🤪
Venus play is hard and strong
Couldn't stand bratty Martina Hingis...I jumped for joy when Venus knocked her off in a Love game topped off on match point with an ACE!!!
Mucho poder el de Venus, Martina simplemente no llega, el segundo servicio básicamente lo espera a la mitad de la cancha, increíble.
At 1:28 Hingis takes her sweet time putting on her hat and getting up to the baseline to serve at the start of the third set. At 1:55, Venus is given a time violation warning. Interesting.
Martina💜💜💜💪💪💪
I got onions in my eyes at match point!
Me too
Venus yeah.
Remember watching this. Rooting for Hingis though but she lost. Cutest player of any era is Hingis
Cataracts?
I can’t believe that this Venus won less titles than Serena. Maybe she’s less determined than the younger sister, but in order to have a glorious career she had to complete the career gran slam. It’s the least for his talent
Pls don't forget she has an auto immune disease that affects her muscles (deterioration) and gives her fatigue. It's incredible she carried on playing
Sjogren's Syndrome robbed Venus of her glory. She would have been as great as Serena if not more. Serena certainly wouldn't have as many slams as she does now. And definitely not more Wimbledons.
@@shngain100 How is an auto immune disease not an excuse lol. Don't forget she had issues long before she was actually diagnosed with Sjorgens as she was misdiagnosed years before.
She has already had a rather glorious career. Doubles, Singles, and THE most decorated tennis Olympian.
Venus wasn't really serious when she was really good. she should have taken the 01 aus open and even at a stretch the 02 aus open (she had tendinitis) then she lost 1st round RG to Schett in 01. Then 02 RG she could have won if she really wanted to as serena was just warming up. but by wimbledon '02 serena was just too good. and then injury set in and she really was not the same, just patches where she won Wimbledon again. her time for winning multiple slams was between wimbledon 00 to wimbledon 02
Her joy
Cada vez que veo estos partidos lamento que Graf se haya retirado tan joven, ella podría haber dado batalla por tres o cuatro años mas y haber batido el record de Margaret Court de mayor cantidad de Grand Slams! Tenia todo. saque, derecha ni hablar, potencia, mentalidad, velocidad...
Classy crowd.
Venus was even better than Serena.
She is probably the player with the greatest potential ever.
But somehow mental drawbacks held her from what she could be
Martina ( 11 ) Vs Venus ( 10 )..
Australia (1997 ) to US Open ( 1999 )..
Martina Won 5 Slams..
Runner Up..
French Open 1997 & 1999..
Never Won Singles Title in A Slam After that.. Youngest Number 1 at 16 Years and 3 Months..
Venus Won 5 Wimbledon Singles Titles..
back in the day...venus and serena has a little bit of that compton in them! 😁 it almost came out! 🤣
the commentator's final words saying that if their life was made into a script it would be rejected for being improvable just proves how inspiring the williams sisters are
Well, he said that because he saw it from a British perspective, where such astonishing developments don't usually happen, where a tendency for skepticism if not pessimism is the default position. From an American commentator, this line would not have come out. On the contrary, he would have added, ONLY IN AMERICA. That is the expression of unbounded American optimism against British conservatism or skepticism, and the lack of confident hope in the future that is still the general mood of Britain, and also a lack of means to educate promising juniors. Britain has no Florida or Southern California, nothing comparable to the Bollettieri Tennis Academy for instance. The two opposite views are anchored in two opposite cultural inclinations and historical, and financial limitations.
And now they have made a film. Can't wait to watch it!
That umpire calling that ball out. She wasn't unlucky that was a wrong call.
Counter-hitting of Hingis and Power-hitting of Williams
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Should have been 6-3 6-4 if she made less unforced errors. Hingis could not keep up with them when the Williams were on and not making too many unforced errors even with all her guile and quick hands