Gabby's game was always beautiful to watch - an all-court player who relied on spin instead of power. Looking back, when Gabby's game was "on," it was like watching an exotic South American bird flying. She served as the perfect counterpoint to aggressive baseliners like Seles and Graf. Together with Graf, Seles, Pierce, Sanchez Vicario and Novotna, to me, theirs was the golden decade of women's tennis for the sheer variety of styles (baseliners, all-court players, counterpunchers and serve-and-volleyers).
Totalmente de acuerdo... Esa fue la década dorada del tenis femenino. Fue una época unica... Se veía a las jugadoras dejar el alma en cada punto. Eso era tenis! No habrá otra generación igual...
Gaby's athleticism, long flowing strokes and all-court game was a delight to watch. She was (still is) beautiful inside and out, and her authenticity is second to none. It takes so much courage for a player to break down such a soul-crushing defeat, and she delivered it with grace and humility. It was a delight to see her again.
Gaby has always been such a breath of fresh air and even in this interview she was so open and honest equally about the happy and sad memories of the tournament. Such a genuine and kind human being and she seems to be living her life fully these days which is beautiful to see.
Gabriela Sabatini was so fascinating to watch because of her serene beauty, exhilarating topspin and fantastic court coverage. This interview radiates because of her humility and honesty. An icon of the highest caliber!
Gaby should be proud of her achievements. US open champion, Wimbledon finalist, 5 x French open semifinals, 4 x Australian open semifinals……27 career singles titles including 2 x WTA championships and an Olympic Silver medalist (1988 Seoul Olympics) and ranked in the top 10 from 1986 to 1995!! Unfortunately she just played in a very strong era with Navratilova, graf and Seles. Gabys yeah end rankings each year as below; 1984 - 84 1985 - 12 1986 - 9 1987 - 6 1988 - 4 1989 - 3 1990 - 5 (US open champion) 1991 - 3 1992 - 3 1993 - 5 1994 - 7 1995 - 7 1996 - 56
Although, Gabby did not reach the finals of Roland Garros [Singles], her incredible athleticism and unwavering determination won the hearts of so many people across the globe. The former World No. 3 [both in Singles & Doubles] and the 1990 US Open Champion showed just how excellent she is on the court as she is off the court. Her solid performance came in 1988, 1991 and 1992 as she finished the year ranked World No. 3 and won 14 WTA titles in those years. I love Gabby! ❤ Thank you Roland-Garros for this beautiful video ❤
@@c.j.carney8432 Gabby's a great player but your statement 'She should have won' especially during the 1989 Roland Garros was like a tall order considering that she'd probably face then World No. 1 Steffi Graf who, at that time, had already won 6 Grand Slam Singles titles or even Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario (the eventual champion) or possibly Monica Seles who made her Grand Slam Singles debut during the 1989 Roland Garros and reaching as far as semi finals.
@@c.j.carney8432 It was sad really because we all know how excellent Gabby was especially on clay. However, her 1987 and 1992 Roland Garros semi final runs were amazing as both of these matches reached a third and final set from Steffi Graf & Monica Seles respectively (and, who happened to won the titles as well). Her other 3 semi final runs were all in straight sets as she was defeated by no less than Evert, Graf and Seles respectively.
AMAZING CHAMPION. Beautiful person, beautiful talented game, humble, what else can we ask for in a tennis player? Thank you so much Gaby for all the great moments you gave us. Always in my heart.
Tenisfan - She actually wasn't ever a Finalist, let alone a CHAMPION at Roland Garros though. Did you miss the point if this video? BTW, you are so "beautiful", "humble" & are "always in my heart"! Uuurrgh! Vomit much?? Such a namby-pamby, sickly sweet & "pseudo-caring" response! Please search for & watch *Anthony Jeselnik - Thoughts And Prayers.* SMH!
Gabby was lovely player to watch when she was at her free flowing best. Much is always made about her heavy spin groundstrokes but she was also a superb volleyer. Navratilova is the only other woman better at the net imho. The closest she got to the French title was in 1991, a year she should have won it, as in the months leading up to Roland Garros that year she was the best player in the world, with a series of stunning victories over Graf and Seles at the Italian Open, just before the French. Unfortunately at the French she met a determined Seles who whilst sometimes beatable in run of the mill tour events, was practically unbeatable when it mattered. The following year in 1992 she also had chances to win her semi against Seles, but Monica showed why she is a legendary player. Having been outplayed much of the match and 2 - 4 down in the 3rd, Seles turned her level up a notch and steamrolled Gaby, taking the next 4 games in a trot. There was simply nothing Gabby could do. Ultimately she was unlucky to play in a era against players like Graf and Seles, against whom Gabby was no match when they were at their best.
Classy player and a lovely person. Have always had an extra soft spot for Gaby after learning she was the only player who didn't vote against protecting Monica Seles' number one ranking following the stabbing. It was sad to see her leave the game in 1996.
I remember Gabriela Sabatini from when I was very small - such a stylish player... that unbelievable collapse against Mary Joe Fernandez at Roland Garros still hurts! She played an exo doubles with Nadal last year - still looked in tip-top condition. She probably could still compete on the WTA tour now!
Gaby has got better looking through the years,Unlucky for her to play in the era of Evert,Navratilova,Graf,Seles and Sanchez-Vicario.Still a grand slam champion.
Creo que la derrota mas frustrante para Gaby en Roland Garros, más allá del partido con mary Joe, fue la semifinal de 1987 que perdió con Steffi 7-5 en el tercer set...ese partido creo que marcó el futuro de ambas. Para mi fue el mejor partido femenino que he visto en Roland Garros.
I love Sabatini and she deserves at atleast 4 slams, but sad about how her teams never work and help her serve which was her weakness from the beginning. Similarly with Seles serve in 1989, she just dropped to start the point, but she vastly improved in 1991 season with angles and accuracy. But with Sabatini, the serve action etc was still the same till she retired. Great fan of both players.
Such a shame Gabi never won at the French Open. I think the pressure got too much for her at times. She was up 5-3 against Graf in the semi final in 1987, serving for 5-2 against Monica Seles in the 1992 semi final, and had disappointing performances when she was one of the favourites in 1989 and 1991. And of course the infamous loss in 1993.
A shame indeed. Gaby would have loved to at least play one title match. It should have happened on the two occasions you mentioned and she would have had a nice shot at beating Arantxa in 93 in the semis. I wonder what happened in that famous collapse? Gaby referenced the absolutely terrible things that were going through her mind in this match. It sounds like it was a very painful experience, and one in which she must have been saying such negative disparaging things to herself. I wish she could have gotten that serve in on match point or converted one of the 5.
The semi final loss to Seles in 1992 must have been a hard one to take as only 3-4 weeks before that she had beaten Seles on clay in the Italian Open final.
Es admirable de como reaccionaba Gaby ante partidos como su inexplicable derrota ante Mary Joe en Roland Garros, y yo estoy seguro que una derrota así, en algunos tenistas de ahora provocaría mínimo, la rotura no de una, sino de varias raquetas, por la bronca del partido que se escapo, y Gaby sin embargo, es admirable su temple.
If she didn’t lose to Mary Joe Fernandez in 1993, which was a massive choke, Gabriela Sabatini would have won RG over Graf. Her form was so good that year on clay.
Eh 93 was prob the first season since the mid 80’s that she failed to win a clay tournament so her form wasn’t that great . Beat a tired Sanchez in Rome . That was her biggest achievement that year. ASV coming off wins in Miami , Am Isl, Barcelona and Hamburg
WHO would want to watch a FIVE setter between those scream queens (Azarenkanja, methinks) and the boooring playing style of the (Polish, I think) number one ?! NOBODY WOULD !
Oye. Another idiot post. Let me explain. Humans born male are generally stronger physically than their female counterparts and can thus are better equipped to handle five setters. The quality of play would diminish significantly if women were to play best of five...in general. This has nothing to do with sexism, just science. These prizes are given as the result of winning a tennis tournament and the players aren't paid by the hour, are they? So the length of play is immaterial with respect to prize money. Do you understand that basic concept? Stop being a &_-$ing moron.
No thanks. It would make Grand Slam events a 3+ week event if that happened. Really mess up the schedule for both tours. I am for a Best of Five Women's Single Final, just the final match. That very doable with final Saturday of a Slam not being schedule heavy. WTA Year End Championships used to be best of five final.
I think it would be interesting to see the Grand Slams do best of 3 for women AND men through 4th Round, and then best of 5 for both women & men from Quarterfinals onward. There would be more opportunity of upsets in the men's field, and the final 8 would be more rested to really fight the last 3 matches. Fitness would come more into play for the final women's 8, and they may have to actually deply more strategy than just bashing every ball. And then it would be equal pay for equal work.
It is shocking Gabriela Sabatini NEVER won Roland Garros or even reach the FINAL. I think Gaby made semifinals four times. In 1992 Gaby best chance she beat Seles & Graf in Clay court finals. It was sad Gaby choked against Monica Seles up 4-2 in third set. Gaby got passive and crumbled under the pressure.
Gaby made the FO semis 5 times. Always lost to the title winner - Evert once, Steffi twice, Seles twice. In the 2010s she would have won at least 6 FO titles.
*GABRIELA SABATINI IS A TENNIS LEGEND!* Even at the time, I always thought that Gaby was a male in a female body - what we would call a Transexual, these days! NO CRITICISM in the slightest. I'm just so sorry that HE hasn't ever been able to "come out" as Himself. Gaby always had such obviously Masculine body-language, style, speech etc. Even in those days, Martina "came out" & had a "wife", yet Gaby STILL felt the need to be CLOSETED! In this video, we're seeing a very handsome man talking to us! It's a sad reflection on the South American (overly Religious) Society these days! However, back to Tennis: Gaby was the only player (on the Tour at that time) to challenge Steffi - so many fabulous & close-fought matches! *GABRIELA SABATINI IS A TENNIS LEGEND!*
@@BeasleyStreet Please feel free to QUESTION me on this - I'd love to really delve into it. Tell me more about your "between the lines" guess.... Kindest regards, Peter x.
Memories of a Roland Garros Semi finalist not a champion or even a finalist . Lovely player however but she likes to finish most of her slams at the semi final stage . Gabbbyyy you need 7 matches to win a slam not 5 . Haha
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Those Gaby vs. Steffi matches back in the day were pure eye candy!
They really were...
One of the most beautiful and talented tennis players of the 90s.. Miss u
I still love Sabatini. Beautiful all-court game, and a very classy lady.
One of the most beautiful one handed backhands ever.
Gabby's game was always beautiful to watch - an all-court player who relied on spin instead of power. Looking back, when Gabby's game was "on," it was like watching an exotic South American bird flying. She served as the perfect counterpoint to aggressive baseliners like Seles and Graf. Together with Graf, Seles, Pierce, Sanchez Vicario and Novotna, to me, theirs was the golden decade of women's tennis for the sheer variety of styles (baseliners, all-court players, counterpunchers and serve-and-volleyers).
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Totalmente de acuerdo... Esa fue la década dorada del tenis femenino. Fue una época unica... Se veía a las jugadoras dejar el alma en cada punto. Eso era tenis! No habrá otra generación igual...
Gaby's athleticism, long flowing strokes and all-court game was a delight to watch. She was (still is) beautiful inside and out, and her authenticity is second to none. It takes so much courage for a player to break down such a soul-crushing defeat, and she delivered it with grace and humility. It was a delight to see her again.
I love Sabatini. She was fun to watch. She has beautiful all court game.
Gaby has always been such a breath of fresh air and even in this interview she was so open and honest equally about the happy and sad memories of the tournament. Such a genuine and kind human being and she seems to be living her life fully these days which is beautiful to see.
Gaby’s all court game was refreshing to watch! She had great hands at the net and those touch, angle volleys! ❤❤❤
One of the most elegant and classy tennis player of the history.
Gabriela Sabatini was so fascinating to watch because of her serene beauty, exhilarating topspin and fantastic court coverage. This interview radiates because of her humility and honesty. An icon of the highest caliber!
Gaby we miss u 😘😘😘
Thank you Gaby for all those games and those plays full of talent that you gave us. We miss you
Gaby should be proud of her achievements. US open champion, Wimbledon finalist, 5 x French open semifinals, 4 x Australian open semifinals……27 career singles titles including 2 x WTA championships and an Olympic Silver medalist (1988 Seoul Olympics) and ranked in the top 10 from 1986 to 1995!! Unfortunately she just played in a very strong era with Navratilova, graf and Seles. Gabys yeah end rankings each year as below;
1984 - 84
1985 - 12
1986 - 9
1987 - 6
1988 - 4
1989 - 3
1990 - 5 (US open champion)
1991 - 3
1992 - 3
1993 - 5
1994 - 7
1995 - 7
1996 - 56
She also won Wimbledon in doubles with Graf (1988)
Although, Gabby did not reach the finals of Roland Garros [Singles], her incredible athleticism and unwavering determination won the hearts of so many people across the globe. The former World No. 3 [both in Singles & Doubles] and the 1990 US Open Champion showed just how excellent she is on the court as she is off the court. Her solid performance came in 1988, 1991 and 1992 as she finished the year ranked World No. 3 and won 14 WTA titles in those years. I love Gabby! ❤ Thank you Roland-Garros for this beautiful video ❤
She would have won if she didn't lose to Mary Joe Fernandez.
@@c.j.carney8432 Gabby's a great player but your statement 'She should have won' especially during the 1989 Roland Garros was like a tall order considering that she'd probably face then World No. 1 Steffi Graf who, at that time, had already won 6 Grand Slam Singles titles or even Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario (the eventual champion) or possibly Monica Seles who made her Grand Slam Singles debut during the 1989 Roland Garros and reaching as far as semi finals.
@@c.j.carney8432 It was sad really because we all know how excellent Gabby was especially on clay. However, her 1987 and 1992 Roland Garros semi final runs were amazing as both of these matches reached a third and final set from Steffi Graf & Monica Seles respectively (and, who happened to won the titles as well). Her other 3 semi final runs were all in straight sets as she was defeated by no less than Evert, Graf and Seles respectively.
AMAZING CHAMPION. Beautiful person, beautiful talented game, humble, what else can we ask for in a tennis player? Thank you so much Gaby for all the great moments you gave us. Always in my heart.
Tenisfan - She actually wasn't ever a Finalist, let alone a CHAMPION at Roland Garros though. Did you miss the point if this video? BTW, you are so "beautiful", "humble" & are "always in my heart"! Uuurrgh! Vomit much?? Such a namby-pamby, sickly sweet & "pseudo-caring" response! Please search for & watch *Anthony Jeselnik - Thoughts And Prayers.* SMH!
Gabriela Sabatini was always one of my favorite players (besides Steffi Graf) and IMHO the most beautiful tennis player of all times!
Besides Steffi Graf!
Gaby más hermosa.
What a beautiful woman Inside and out, then and now.
What a champion! She can be proud of her career!
My favorite tennis player ❤❤❤❤
Gabby was lovely player to watch when she was at her free flowing best. Much is always made about her heavy spin groundstrokes but she was also a superb volleyer. Navratilova is the only other woman better at the net imho. The closest she got to the French title was in 1991, a year she should have won it, as in the months leading up to Roland Garros that year she was the best player in the world, with a series of stunning victories over Graf and Seles at the Italian Open, just before the French. Unfortunately at the French she met a determined Seles who whilst sometimes beatable in run of the mill tour events, was practically unbeatable when it mattered. The following year in 1992 she also had chances to win her semi against Seles, but Monica showed why she is a legendary player. Having been outplayed much of the match and 2 - 4 down in the 3rd, Seles turned her level up a notch and steamrolled Gaby, taking the next 4 games in a trot. There was simply nothing Gabby could do. Ultimately she was unlucky to play in a era against players like Graf and Seles, against whom Gabby was no match when they were at their best.
My 1st love in tennis
Classy player and a lovely person. Have always had an extra soft spot for Gaby after learning she was the only player who didn't vote against protecting Monica Seles' number one ranking following the stabbing. It was sad to see her leave the game in 1996.
Steffi didn‘t vote against Seles either, just that there is no misunderstanding.
She wasn’t in Rome where that vote took place.
Que raro, no.
Gaby attends the golden age of tennis.
Gaby the tennis player was complete, but her opponent was heavy at the time, Graf Navratilova and seles.
Gaby sos la mejor la mas grande!!
I remember Gabriela Sabatini from when I was very small - such a stylish player... that unbelievable collapse against Mary Joe Fernandez at Roland Garros still hurts!
She played an exo doubles with Nadal last year - still looked in tip-top condition.
She probably could still compete on the WTA tour now!
Gaby has got better looking through the years,Unlucky for her to play in the era of Evert,Navratilova,Graf,Seles and Sanchez-Vicario.Still a grand slam champion.
She is so beautiful.
I named my dog after Gabriela. Loved watching her play as a kid.
Fue una excelente jugadora... único el tenis de Gabriela, y el comportamiento en los courts fue incomparable... Gracias Gaby...
still she’s got it
Loved watching Gaby but tough to watch when she lost at Grand Slams
My Love and Tennis Idol Gabriela Sabatini was always two points away from Glory.
Gaby aged like fine wine❤ Some ladies aged like milk. Such a beautiful lady and a great talent of yesteryear.
Creo que la derrota mas frustrante para Gaby en Roland Garros, más allá del partido con mary Joe, fue la semifinal de 1987 que perdió con Steffi 7-5 en el tercer set...ese partido creo que marcó el futuro de ambas. Para mi fue el mejor partido femenino que he visto en Roland Garros.
You can tell she's a great person.
I love Sabatini and she deserves at atleast 4 slams, but sad about how her teams never work and help her serve which was her weakness from the beginning. Similarly with Seles serve in 1989, she just dropped to start the point, but she vastly improved in 1991 season with angles and accuracy. But with Sabatini, the serve action etc was still the same till she retired. Great fan of both players.
Such a shame Gabi never won at the French Open. I think the pressure got too much for her at times. She was up 5-3 against Graf in the semi final in 1987, serving for 5-2 against Monica Seles in the 1992 semi final, and had disappointing performances when she was one of the favourites in 1989 and 1991. And of course the infamous loss in 1993.
A shame indeed. Gaby would have loved to at least play one title match. It should have happened on the two occasions you mentioned and she would have had a nice shot at beating Arantxa in 93 in the semis. I wonder what happened in that famous collapse? Gaby referenced the absolutely terrible things that were going through her mind in this match. It sounds like it was a very painful experience, and one in which she must have been saying such negative disparaging things to herself. I wish she could have gotten that serve in on match point or converted one of the 5.
In the '92 semi-final they were 4-2 up, not 5-2.
La plus belle joueuse 😊
The semi final loss to Seles in 1992 must have been a hard one to take as only 3-4 weeks before that she had beaten Seles on clay in the Italian Open final.
Es admirable de como reaccionaba Gaby ante partidos como su inexplicable derrota ante Mary Joe en Roland Garros, y yo estoy seguro que una derrota así, en algunos tenistas de ahora provocaría mínimo, la rotura no de una, sino de varias raquetas, por la bronca del partido que se escapo, y Gaby sin embargo, es admirable su temple.
She was 6-1 5-1 agaisnt mary joe fernandez on that match
One's better than none
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If she didn’t lose to Mary Joe Fernandez in 1993, which was a massive choke, Gabriela Sabatini would have won RG over Graf. Her form was so good that year on clay.
No, she wouldn’t.
Eh 93 was prob the first season since the mid 80’s that she failed to win a clay tournament so her form wasn’t that great . Beat a tired Sanchez in Rome . That was her biggest achievement that year. ASV coming off wins in Miami , Am Isl, Barcelona and Hamburg
She made the semis at 14 ?????
At 15
Her serve and mental fitness was always a struggle for her.
Partidazos
When are women going to play best of 5 in the slams as it's sexist that they don't?
WHO would want to watch a FIVE setter between those scream queens (Azarenkanja, methinks) and the boooring playing style of the (Polish, I think) number one ?! NOBODY WOULD !
Oye. Another idiot post. Let me explain. Humans born male are generally stronger physically than their female counterparts and can thus are better equipped to handle five setters. The quality of play would diminish significantly if women were to play best of five...in general. This has nothing to do with sexism, just science. These prizes are given as the result of winning a tennis tournament and the players aren't paid by the hour, are they? So the length of play is immaterial with respect to prize money. Do you understand that basic concept? Stop being a &_-$ing moron.
No thanks. It would make Grand Slam events a 3+ week event if that happened. Really mess up the schedule for both tours. I am for a Best of Five Women's Single Final, just the final match. That very doable with final Saturday of a Slam not being schedule heavy. WTA Year End Championships used to be best of five final.
I think it would be interesting to see the Grand Slams do best of 3 for women AND men through 4th Round, and then best of 5 for both women & men from Quarterfinals onward. There would be more opportunity of upsets in the men's field, and the final 8 would be more rested to really fight the last 3 matches. Fitness would come more into play for the final women's 8, and they may have to actually deply more strategy than just bashing every ball. And then it would be equal pay for equal work.
Because despite what feminists say most female tennis players don't got stamina or endurance for best of five sets.
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Man in drag, that is a dude wearing a skirt
People don't tell me you don't see that ?
Steffi lo mismo y Arantxa ni hablar.
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It is shocking Gabriela Sabatini NEVER won Roland Garros or even reach the FINAL. I think Gaby made semifinals four times. In 1992 Gaby best chance she beat Seles & Graf in Clay court finals. It was sad Gaby choked against Monica Seles up 4-2 in third set. Gaby got passive and crumbled under the pressure.
Gaby made the FO semis 5 times. Always lost to the title winner - Evert once, Steffi twice, Seles twice. In the 2010s she would have won at least 6 FO titles.
It's incredible that players like Schiavone or Majoli have won FO and Gaby hasn't... but obviously not all of them faced the same rivals...
*GABRIELA SABATINI IS A TENNIS LEGEND!* Even at the time, I always thought that Gaby was a male in a female body - what we would call a Transexual, these days! NO CRITICISM in the slightest. I'm just so sorry that HE hasn't ever been able to "come out" as Himself. Gaby always had such obviously Masculine body-language, style, speech etc. Even in those days, Martina "came out" & had a "wife", yet Gaby STILL felt the need to be CLOSETED! In this video, we're seeing a very handsome man talking to us! It's a sad reflection on the South American (overly Religious) Society these days! However, back to Tennis: Gaby was the only player (on the Tour at that time) to challenge Steffi - so many fabulous & close-fought matches! *GABRIELA SABATINI IS A TENNIS LEGEND!*
I'm not entirely sure where you a coming from...you need to be careful, though I can guess reading between the lines...
@@BeasleyStreet Please feel free to QUESTION me on this - I'd love to really delve into it. Tell me more about your "between the lines" guess.... Kindest regards, Peter x.
@@BeasleyStreet Hey, bring your thoughts please.
You are projecting, dude.
Go and get gelp.
@@carrerau7138 What exactly am I "projecting"? Happy to hear more than just vague, insulting assumptions.
Rather top model then top tennis player.
Ambas cosas.
Memories of a Roland Garros Semi finalist not a champion or even a finalist .
Lovely player however but she likes to finish most of her slams at the semi final stage . Gabbbyyy you need 7 matches to win a slam not 5 . Haha
Haha? 🙄
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