Serena And Venus Williams Open Up On New Chapters In Their Lives
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- Опубликовано: 7 июн 2024
- TODAY’s Dylan Dreyer and Sheinelle Jones catch up with Serena and Venus Williams at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel ahead of the U.S. Open to talk about entering new chapters in their lives after dominating the court for over 25 years. Serena says she thinks this may be her last tournament but has learned to “never say never.”
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I have to give tons of credit to Venus. The way she looks at her kid sister is just amazing. The love and support Venus has given to Serena has def helped her be successful in her career.
KID BROTHER YOU MEAN.
True.
It a guy lady.
@@adelec.9618 Then what are you? You are biologically stronger than her but I doubt you are
For everyone who is commenting saying Serena should have declined because she seems sad or didn’t wanna be there - consider being the greatest athlete of your sport and dedicating your entire life and existence at something and finally outwardly confessing that it’s all over. It’s not a happy subject to discuss, and she mentioned feeling sad about saying goodbye to tennis and how much she struggled with the decision to retire in general. Give her some grace for showing up and allowing us all the opportunity to hear her speak instead of walking away in silence!
Especially considering she basically admitted she doesn’t even truly want to retire, but she has to to expand her family.
Life's commencements can be emotional, but she had a good run even if not necessarily the goat.
She is not the greatest athlete in the sport. They would not even touch a candle to a male player.
@@BlessedBeJESUSCHRIST she’s not competing against the men…. She competes in womens tennis
And if you want to count the men, she has still won more slams than Novak Rafa and Roger.. more gold medals in two disciplines and has also won 14 slams in doubles. That body of work far surpasses anything the big 3 have done on the major stage.
At this point I’m just glad both of them are healthy, venturing on other things they love and of course playing a bit of tennis ❤️
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Well said and amen!
Serena is now a baptized Jehovah's witness.
Decades of Greatness: Over 27 years, Serena Williams dominated generation after generation of opponents and changed the way women's tennis is played, winning 23 Grand Slam singles titles and cementing her reputation as the queen of comebacks - NYT 🎾🎾Serena the G.O.A.T! Australia loves you! 💖🐐🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🎾🎾💖🇦🇺🇺🇸
Serena will always be the GOAT. Once the Williams sisters leave tennis it will be decades before the U.S gets all those titles. Maybe then they will truly be appreciated for what they've done for U.S tennis. Thanks sisters. You've represented us well.
. . . in your opinion.
Margaret Court is the GOAT ! She has class too. Serena "The Bull" Williams is not in Margaret's league. Like Margaret said, she admires Serena, but she never admired her.
@@superfly3990 uh, who is Margaret Court?...
@@superfly3990 court's an apartheid-loving racist pos
@@superfly3990 🤡🤡
Only been to the US Open once. While everyone was following Kournikova and watching her on the practice court, Serena and Venus were playing a doubles match. I had a really great seat. It was awesome. Little kids were chasing them around, at every opportunity. And at one point, Venus said - NO!! And that just encouraged the little kids to do it even more. Little kids loved the Williams sisters. Course. At that time, Venus was the one, who had won a grand slam. Arthur Ashe stadium nose bleed seats are not why you go to the US Open. The smaller courts have the action. Wow. That was a long time ago.
Did u know kournikova velvet won a singles tournament!!!
Serena won a slam first, not Venus
@@connormcdonald6044 Kournikova never won a tournament but she was a genuine talent who squandered it. Her failings were mental, she had every shot in the book and was a great athlete, but couldn’t overcome her serve and mental fragility, not to mention that it just didn’t seem like she wanted it.
@Jo Ou thanks for sharing your great experience and memories.
You, the Williams sisters, were such an inspiration to all people of colour in South Africa, especially the women and young girls. We felt that every step and win was a win for us. Thank you. I look forward to your next journey.
just watch basketball or literally anyspport on the planet, African people dominate, look at the ufc got like 3 champions atm
She's BLACK not colored hun I know that in your country there is a distinction.
@@scj3188 actually luv, I didn’t say Venus and Serena were not black. I said they were an inspiration to all people of colour. South Africa, if you don’t know, is called the Rainbow Nation. Love and greetings to you.
@@hazelem1266 There is also a lot of segregation and colorism and anti-blackness in SA too. Serena is a BLACK woman and an inspiration to Dark skinned BLACK women everywhere. Be well.
@@scj3188 thank you sweetie, you too.
Serena is truly the GOAT and it's the end of an era. It's sad for her and sadder for the fans, but I'm happy for her cause she'll tap into something new and thrive. When it's time to move on, it's time to move on.
No such thing as GOAT bc time has not ended yet.
@@markjackshit4607 well she's the greatest until someone else gets 24 grand slams, so for now it will be a while!
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Margaret Court had 24 and Serena Williams has 23. Serena Williams is the GOAT of her era and open era.
@@markjackshit4607
Yes there is, Serena Williams is the GOAT of her era and the open era. Margaret Court is the GOAT of all eras with her 24 grand slams but she was the GOAT of her era too . Serena Williams is second on the list and Stephi Graff 3rd. Graff was a GOAT of her era as well.
Serena has already Broken records with the most Grand Slams in her Era. Margaret Court was playing Tennis when it was easier; congratulations to her still, but let's see her Win 24 Grand Slams Today.
Back then, they had drastically fewer resources. Respectfully, it was NOT easier.
Today's players benefit from previous generations' ground-breaking sacrifices.
I'm a bm and Margaret is the goat
I think Serena has reached that SAMPRAS moment.
Been there! Done that! Seen it all! Had enough! No more to give!
Life outside is more meaningful now.
Good luck to her.
Serena wants to have more children, and spend more time with her daughter and husband. Can't blame her!
Great accomplishments 2 women coming from Compton and changing the game of tennis. Love them and wish them well.
Change it how ?
@@binkyxz3 if u have to ask u must not know much about tennis
@@gloriaa.garcia3985 Your non-answer is noted. 🤣
They are GOAT
Venus was the first. Yes Serena is current, but Both sisters have AMAZING records.
yes thank you, we need more praise for venus.
NO, Althea Gibson was first. LOL
Serena and Venus you both are natural, simple fabulous, beautiful humble soul we love young ladies stay beautiful and fabulous Jesus love you both
Natural? Lololol
Did you say humble?
Great. Finally Serena gets to talk. Finally an interview with an interviewer not a self promoter. She is a great athlete.
I love to see the bond and love between the sisters.
Sooo proud of her serena and Venus as well 💕 sending love always can’t wait to see the girls have in store
Venus and Serena came on the scene and dominated the sport and made it look so easy....Serena you had an awesome career and one of the best that ever did it! It's time to fully focus on her family and other ventures, so a big congratulations to you! Give this woman her flowers now!
What an inspiration both of you are!You will be missed greatly!👏😀
Hi Simms
@@alexandercheddar7638 Hello!
@@synthiasimms4608 do you mind knowing each other more better?
Venus is a great big Sis. And Serena is a beast and forces people to submit and respect.
LOVE the Williams sister, both are former champions 🏆 both are amazing sisters.
Former champions???? They are champions!!!
@@yahwehlawstheswordofredemp7627 absolutely 💯
@@yahwehlawstheswordofredemp7627 oh I definitely caught that(both former champions) bunch oh haters” all because she BLACk…. Well guess what…Her name will be in the books of Fame….
I am still in awe to see Venus and Serena together in this interview as I was when they began their tennis careers years ago. They still exude such strength and beauty as African-American women. However, Serena seems sad when talking about retiring. Hmmm.
I agree. Seems a painful subject for her. Difficult juggling Motherhood. She did her best and did us proud. I'm forever grateful
These young ladies will always be the two cute little girls with braids and beads playing together in Compton, California. That's the only time that I saw them in person. I watched them grow up as my kids grew up. So proud of them ❣️
The William sisters have been blessed to have a dad like they that encouraged them to go after their dreams. If they did anyone can.
Love this interview!
Where can we watch the whole conversation with all 5 players?
Please don't mention Margaret Court in the same sentence as Serena. She was NEVER mentioned when Graf held the most slams in the Open Era. Court only started being mentioned when Serena passed Graf. It's so disingenuous and stupid. Court was playing in Aussie Open when it wasn't even the Aussie Open and nobody was actually playing the tourney. ALL tennis players agreed for years, including Navratilova, Billie Jean King, Chrissy Evert and so forth that Court's record was inflated and not representative of the sport. But, only when Serena threatened to overtake Graf did everyone started ignoring the facts. Get out of here. I turned this off as soon as I heard them mention Court's bullcrap record.
E X A C T L Y
This. Court's "record" is hilarious
How many GS events did Court win under effects of PEDs ?!?
I hear Margaret Court supported Apartheid in South Africa
@@Me-xoxoz Sources, please.
Venus Williams has a very engaging and welcoming warm personality. Love her. I love her youtube videos too. Such a naturally eloquent speaker.
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Gemini😉
Team Gemini
Love her youtube as well.
These are phenomenal women. I almost feel like they know me and I know them as sisters of mine. Very successful and simply amazing beings
Yeah Serena looks she didn’t wanna be there.
She’s usually very subtle when with Venus. Very
They both seem very guarded when it comes to interviews (more so Serena). Probably has to do with have they have been treated and scrutinized by the media. But I just love to see them together.
Or maybe everyone is tired of her mouth. ✅
I'm just grateful to be alive in this era to witness an amazing athlete! SERENA! 💕💕
Yeah for number 8. 😏
It will be, it's been hard to follow tennis without Serena...
Venus looks amazing!
Will Smith: Richard Williams is a fierce protecter of his family...
Me: That's what though about during this video.
But seriously though Serena you have handled this tennis game with dignity and class. Have a great retirement you've earned it!!!!
Its absolutely incredible to see these two together. I grew up watching them and I am soo inspired by their lives and how they have lived a life of integrity and grace. Two beautiful women that I hope to meet one day.
Says no one. 🙄
Yupp, they are incredible
No matter what, it's going to be hard leaving, but she's putting in the hard work and is giving it her best. Pretty brave for a champion to put it all out there and knowing the possibility of losing first match. But it doesn't matter to the fans if she does. We'll know she's doing it for her and for us. Have to respect that.❤️
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They are not young anymore and they do look tired. I think maybe retiring for good isn't really a bad thing. Many players actually do enjoy life after tennis. Serena has a family to care for and Venus has 2 businesses that now she can finally put her full focus on and build her business up.
They're 40 and 41, respectively. They lasted 2 generations
40 is still pretty young but they want to to other things in life …. Be respectful!!!
@@kiathadiva7 Yes 40 is not old for normal people. It is old for a professional athlete
Venus' Interior Design Company is 18+ years it's already built! 🙄 And no they don't look tired at all, their bodies are better than yours.
No they don't look tired and yes they are absolutely still young.
They are both special proud to have lived in the time to witness greatness ,salute and bless the goat Serena Williams 👑🎾
Amazing career and now it's time to something different. Time is undefeated!
Not arguably serena is the GOAT! Many players will not have 1 grandslam no less 23 in a life time! 😲 Venus’s 7 grandslams are not to shabby too and would’ve been more if she didn’t have a little sister named Serena Williams to play against. She is the all time great in the open era! 🎾
She had a strong run even if not surpassing Court.
GOAT leads with the word "greatest" in it which means accomplishing everything that no-one has accomplished before you. Serena hasn't done that! Enough with GOAT talk! Know your history!
@@quentincrisp6933 TRY CONVINCING THE REST OF WORLD THAT
@@marcusgraham5084 You mean the USTA & ESPN 😂😂
@@quentincrisp6933 I stand by my statement. Besides your so called goat/s are not relevant to this generation as opposed to the GOAT SERENA WILLIAMS. Also with all your so called goat/s accomplishments, they have not really done much for the sport as opposed to the GOAT SERENA. Have they broken down ethnic barriers and used their platform to highlight social issues? The answer is no . So basically without the William sisters (particularly Serena), tennis would have still been a white persons sport and social issues would have been ignored continually which would have caused irreparable damage to the sport. The William sisters revolutionized the sport. Just chew on that for thought.
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THANK YOU
Everyone is saying this is her last... but it only MAY be. She's never confirmed this.
Arguably the greatest tennis player? No, the greatest athelete period!
Serena you are the world❣️
Your achievements are everything
People are inspiring for. Your journey is mesmerising and your accomplishments leave people speechless. The youngster aims for what you have done for. May your life goes smoothly and beautiful.
She finished 8th overall in women's tennis. So inspiring. 🙄
"I've already broken the record" that's my girl ❤❤
It's funny how they never brought up that homophobe's name before 2015, it was always Steffi Graf and number 22.
Exactly!!!!! No one talked about anyone before the open era men or women.
Im happy with her answer, live you Rena
She did not.
@@black_nebula Serena threatened a linejudge.
Stephie Graff wonthe golden slam Stephie Graff most weeks at number 1 Stephanie Graff retired at 28 and could have won 10 more grand slams if she wanted to
It’s clear that Serena really isn’t ready to retire, but she’s so torn between her family and career that she can’t fully dedicate herself to one of the other.
She hasn't won crap in years. He is embarrassing himself
And Serena can no longer play at her former level. She should retire when she is close to her prime. Continuing to play and embarrass her career would be a sad choice.
@@richcampbell6808 if you can’t give positive feedback leave it alone; give credit where its due not your negative comments
@@jennyconstantine146 Nope.
Blessings to all! Keep going, and never give up! Just transition always toward your dreams. Each day offers a new painting of reality. We must not remain confined to a frame, when the world is our canvas!!! ~Audiann ~
Congratulations Serena I believe you are the greatest female tennis player of all time it's hard to believe for me that you have been playing for 25 years that's a record of some sort to. 🎾
Venus started first and still plays
naomi, we love you and support you. thank you for all youve done for the sport and beyond.
Huh !
Good job we all love you 2
Serena is the best. There should be no argument lol
Steffi earns that spot. Sorry!
@@rocco... To most tennis fans Serena is more relatable than Graff, sorry
Such a great inspiration for young generations, such a great memory of such great emotions, yeah, some champions have .. the God within, they spread such good vibes all around, no matter what future will bring, true champions of life always stay on the top of the world you can bet on it guys, big loving hug gorgeous Serena, fans love youuuuu Ok? Long live tennis lovers indeed
So many "tennis fans" are commenting they will not watch any more. What is such a legacy ? Is God influencing such a scenario ??
Serena should have declined the interview. Venus seems happy to be there, but Serena does not
and yet i still learn more about her here than the recent podcast
Do you realize change is painful. Life decisions.
@@DA-ji4tf and tennis has been her life how long she lives
Is anyone of these women allowed to have an off moment or a bad day or not putting on a show. She's fine. These comments.
@@celebritytarotreadings7065 Yes we saw Siri and I have a bad day when she was kicked out of the US Open for threatening an Empire with death
Love Serena & Venus, Rafa, Naomi & Nick 💚🥎🎾🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾
The GOAT Serena Williams 🐐
No, Court.
@@stevefoster4326 Which is better: The GOAT achieving 23 grandslams in the open era or the goat achieving 24 when no one was looking? Hmmmmm.
@@marcusgraham5084 Humility is admirable in sports, and GOAT seems to denote one (the acronym contains "all time"). Change the benchmark, change the rules, which may have to factor in equipment, including today's rackets w/ a bigger sweet spot requiring less skill. Potential variables when benchmarks are dismantled... and it can be never-ending as the next agenda/generation comes along.
Good luck ladies
Thank you both for your “service”.
Without Venus and Serena ..ladies tennis are boring
WRONG. It's been great not have the two black MEN in tennis.
Hot Russian players! 🥰
Well done Girls 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Serena has nothing to prove anymore.
As does Venus.
Whatever they choose to, they will be successful.
I wish I could say " I love my job" . It's sad I can't say the same. Smh I pray for that 🙏
lol 😂
Just love these 2
They are the GOAT
I love you both. ❤️🌹💋🥰😍😻
Extraordinary women!
Women? Lol
@@richcampbell6808 huh?
@@arturs_ BORN MALE.
@@richcampbell6808 could have kept the nonsense to yourself. log out roach
@@arturs_ Stating 100% facts
I didn’t know she produced that hallmark movie go girl👏🏾 beautiful women
Have you all NEVER seen Serena in an interview?? She always has a calm demeanor. Is her smiling throughout the interview not enough?? Stop chastising her for goodness sakes.
I love the fact that she says she already has the record because she honestly does. I don't think court won even 10 grand slams with a draw of 128 players.
She will be missed
Love these sisters ♥️♥️
Merci..Emotional
Icons❤️
Big inspiration.
They aren’t even asking Venus any questions
23 grand slams during the open era is amazing. Wow!!!!!!!!
These women have inspired men & women for decades!Plus it was a lot harder for them bc they continue to deal with obsticles due to envy,racism,sexism&hatred.The only reason Serena didn't win at least 5 more Slams was bc she became a mother.I wish Venus&Serena the best with their futures!To me Serena will always be my favorite tennis player or athlete man or woman!The William's Sisters will be missed!🎾🏆💔
Having a child didn't stop Margaret Court from winning numerous Slams or Kim Clijsters from winning two U.S. Open's defeating both sisters back to back in 2009! Serena had plenty of opportunities before & after she had a child and didn't take advantage of them!
SIR ENA would have only one 10 grandslams if Venus didn't get sick / was told not to play to allow SIR ENA TO try and get the record. Record is 24 by Margaret court.
@@richcampbell6808 What??
Im surprised by how laid back and relaxed they both are
Queens. 🎾🎾
Legends🇺🇸
Serena looked thrilled to be there.
Good luck ladies!
Beautiful ladies
Men
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Thank you Champions 🏆 🥇 🏅 💙
Venus looks so fresh-faced and chill as she did when they first stepped on the scene. But Serena is slowly "changing".
It's the plastic surgery. She doesn't look the same. Venus never touched her face that's why she looks better more natural.
Congrats Serena on a legendary career and Venus looks amazing.
serena looks fabulous in yellow!! 💛 💛
You meant her skin color❓😂🤣😅😆😁
Serena and Venus, so humble and caring. Serena thank you, your husband and the little angel for you all so positive support. Was so calm, and cool with reaching out with the positive influences. You all keep up the good work. Serena you I hope you have the other children you would like. You will be a very positive role model mother. You sisters have my prayers. You all will be a very positive good parents role models.Thank you for sharing your little girl. I got so much joy from her.
I will Miss her!
Yes congratulations to the both of you sisters!
They deserve it
I admire venus and serena awesome women 👍👍👍👍👍
Both Venus and Serena look exhausted. It may be time to retire to enjoy life doing life differently without stress.
Hate will do that.
There is something really elegant about Venus; she
sounds like she has a professor's voice. She reminds me of a compilation of women I know.
Thank you Serena. ⚘️⚘️⚘️
Playing singles is rough. She can still play doubles for a few more years.
They know each other very very well! Ahhhhh! Duhhhhh! They are sisters.
I was at the tennis courts at Delores Park in San Francisco when Serena walked past. She played with one of the kids. The best day of that boy’s life
Pioneered🤔😲
Margaret Court won several of her championships before the open era, it’s such a false equivalency to what Serena has accomplished
Don’t know why they try to compare her to court during this open Era! That’s stupid man
I saw them play against each other in 2002
“ THE TENNIS QUEEN & HER PRINCESS SISTER “ SERENA IS THE G O A T OF TENNIS 🥰✝️😉☮️ 🎾🌹🙏🏾Ms.Fredi 🌻
4 more years Venus!! Please!
Congratulation 🎊 Beautiful Serna 🌹
Big congratulations to them