I think it's great that Venus has the desire to continue playing at this age. However, while it makes sense for her to be given a wildcard given her impressive career to date, she will need to compete in smaller tournaments and show that her current ability is worthy of it. Kimiko Date Krumm, who once played against her at Wimbledon, was 40 years old at the time, but instead of relying on wild cards as much as possible, she earned points and entered with her own rank.
Yes, age doesn’t matter when you’re healthy and strong. With autoimmune diseases, you have no control over your strength. She has to accept her limitations!
Kimiko Date at the age of 40 was far superior than Venus at the same age. Kimiko after the age of the 39 on her comeback beats Sharapova, Safina, Penetta, Muguruza, Osaka , Stosur & Li Na.😱😱 All of them except Safina are slam champion. It also proved how weak that era was.
@@candidivaini didn't said that she was weak at that time but the era was weak. BTW a 40 years old is still a 40 years old. There is no athlete (male or female) in any sports who gonna be better in 40's than in 20's.
There is no active player want to team up with grannie venus. Its so simple, how come you dont understand that ? Venus mostly team with serena, and now serena is gone.
@razz.8925 People would definitely play with her. Simply because she's a legend if nothing else. Maybe she can't get Krejcikova, but there are lots of average double players who would volunteer.
@@EmilieSagae who ? Name the player who want team up with venus now. Who ? Name the player who volunteer to play with venus ? Its your imaginary that active player today still respect venus as legend. LOL Look at their face when won against venus, just simply flat, because they now, they just defeat a weak opponent.
Just womder if she really still finds satisfaction and inner joy playing 1 round each and losing taking a wildcard opportunity from a more winnable young player
She is greedy. She has been grabbing those wildcards for years. If she was concerned about the future of the game and some other future star she should play qualifying
"Navratilova capped her career by winning the mixed doubles title, her 41st major doubles title (31 in women's doubles and 10 in mixed doubles) and 177th overall, at the 2006 US Open with American doubles specialist Bob Bryan. At the time, she was only about a month shy of her 50th birthday and broke her own record as the oldest ever major champion (aged 49 years, 10 months)".
@@jonkinnear-mt1ykYou are such a Nostalgia Merchant🤣. It clear as day she's finished and you want to keep giving her wildcards instead of young talents. What a joke 🤭.
@@darrenjohn8524 There are multiple wildcards, would rather see them mix it up instead of just giving them all to younger players. Venus may be at the ending of her career, but i still want to see her play.
It’s sad when a players big ego prevents them from retiring. She’ll be 44 this year and is ranked 484. The only way she gets into tournaments is by wild cards - which takes away opportunities from young and upcoming players (same opportunity she took advantage of when she was young).
@@charlesfaure1189 Her career’s been over for some time - and it’s embarrassing to the sport to take away entry’s to young and upcoming players because she keeps asking for wild cards. She got entry into tournaments when she was coming up because other players did what she is unwilling to do when their careers wear over. Also - People like to see her come on the court when she’s not in condition to play ?
It’s odd, I was used to seeing her in Reebok when she started, it took awhile with Eleven, now same with Lacoste. Though I get it, some of her outfits were kinda lackluster lately, so hopefully with Eleven going on pause for a bit, she can take the time to focus more on her tennis, other businesses, and her inspiration will come back with some fresh styles.
@@blahblahlablah No, I don't know, was just guessing, hoping someone could comment and shed some light on this... Another theory is that it was early in the morning that the sun was blocked by the stadium wall?
Must have been such a privilege for young Hibino to play such a legend of the sport 🤯♥️🙌🙌🙌 But to win to 10 straight games against Venus nobody expected that 😳😳
I wonder why Venus doesn't play doubles anymore. I feel like if she found herself a good doubles partner (women's or mixed) she'd get more play time in, it would be easier on the body and she honestly could probably make a couple deep runs at bigger tournaments or grand slams.
I truly believe Venus can still win tournaments like this, I know that will seem crazy to some. She’s been injured and only played a handful of matches in the last 3 or 4 years. She just needs matches, she is still an unbelievable shot maker.
You are being an ageist. Do you say that about Andy Murray? So because a player is losing they should simply retire regardless of their passion for the game? You think that winning is the only way to contribute to a sport? You have a lot to learn about life. She's earned her flowers and will retire when she's ready.
@@KCNwokoye Wrong. It would be different if she was in her THIRTIES. Additionally, it would be okay if she was poor but she has made all the money she could possible make to live a happy life monetarily speaking. The problem is, and even though it is not her fault, there are many players who struggle to get in to tournaments and she is not helping anything, making it a moral issue (as you said, "ageist...")...
Literally laughable that Venus let another lead in a match go. A complete choke. She couldn't have asked for an easier opening round. Pack it up grandma! I've never seen someone tarnish their legacy as much as her. It's crazy!
Venus has played terribly for at least 4 years now. She should either play on the ITF to get her ranking up, try to qualify for tournaments or just retire. It's terrible that she keeps getting wild cards when she rarely beats anyone anymore and she's 43.
Well she has a autoimmune disease that makes her tired at random times but she did have energy to beat all those top players last year it’s just unpredictable now I guess
@lendalejohnson2531 All those top players? She won 3 matches last year and lost 7. Neither Kudermetova, Giorgi or Volynets are in the top 15. Venus has 7 wins and 29 losses since 2020.
I just wish Venus would start playing lower level tournaments so she could get more match play and just go more wins under her belt. I feel like she’s actually playing pretty solid
As long as they hit the ball straight to the tall player with a nice high bounce ,the tall player can win points.If they make the tall player run by hitting angle shots and short low paced balls that don't bounce, drop shots the tall player is history.
Fun and interesting fact: Venus Williams first professional match was against Japanese player Naoko Sawamatsu. Hibino's parents were big fans and so they named their daughter Neo after Sawamatsu. Fast forward 30 years later and Venus plays against another Nao here. If that is Venus's last match then there are Japanese players named Naoko as bookends on both sides of her career.
Venus’s footwork and fluidity tells us how significant the human’s age is when we play professional sports. The older you get, the slower and lazier you become.
WILLIAMS WON! She wanted to appear (not play) at a big tournament in US, get Center court (1), prime time (scheduled for Wednesday and playing and Thursday), people talk about her. She accomplished all that. See you in Miami.
Exactly, Empress Venus Ebony Starr a winner regardless. There's no one greater in the game and Queen Serena the GOAT. Miami next then SW19. Haters need to get used to the fact she is even playing 2025.😊
Being an "active" player, Venus' business ventures get more visibility and her endorsements are also higher. Hence , grandma is pushing on. If you don't have the stamina to play 3 sets, play only exhibition. Stop taking wildcards all the time based on your long past legacy.
Just like Murray, lol. But remember, Venus is a 7 times GS champion, a bit rusty, but she can still beat younger players, Serena should come back too, and get that 24th slam.
@@pauljohnson6019Serena will not be winning 24th slam if she dare to comeback. She will suffer the same fate as Venus is suffering now. They are not fast enough to handle these new generation of players who on their day can thrash both sisters.
I think unlike her sister she hasn’t found anything else to live for . There was no greater focus,determination and passion than Serena on the court. But she was able to move on to other great things. Venus is holding on iron clad but just isnt able to push to that next level anymore.
I love you Venus but if you want to stay on the WTA tour why not just focus on doubles. You are a doubles grand slam champion. All you need is the right partner!
Venus is trying, but age is unforgiving! I see that her body no longer responds to fast balls. Anyway, bravo Venus for playing at this age with that desire, but honestly, the wildcard should have gone to a young, unranked player.
I think it’s extremely selfish of Venus to be taking a wildcard spot from up and coming younger generation of tennis players. What’s she doing out there? She has zero chance of winning the event. She isn’t even an active tennis player anymore. If she still wants to compete then do it like everyone else. The match ended exactly how you would think, she couldn’t last more than 1 set.
If only tennis were a game you could stand at one spot at the baseline and keep hitting the groundstrokes Venus would have won this match because as much as the score line told up until the end Hibino didn't play that well.
- Venus should’ve retired after USO 2023. - She’s good for 1-2 rounds and out. - Her record since 2020 is 5 wins against 19 losses. - Give the wildcard entry to more deserving players than one ranked No. 487.
Whilst I support Venus’ decision to continue playing she’s nowhere near the level she once was. In her prime she was arguably the fastest most athletic, most powerful athlete the game had ever seen. Her mental fortitude and champion mentality is what set her and her sister apart. In her prime she would rival her sister and you’d marvel at the tennis that these women produced.
The organizers of this tournament should be ashamed of themselves by giving Williams a wildcard entry. She is passed her best and she must go and enjoy her retirement. That wildcard spot should of been given to an up and rising young player.
This is waste of wild card. She is not playing and competing anywhere other than here and there. The wild cards events like should go to up and coming players. Venus has had time in the sun; it’s time to retire for good.
I watched the whole match and sadly Venus, despite her desire to continue playing, is just a aging shadow of her former self. It was embarrassing. She needs to join the senior events that are played and have fun there.
She is not yet married nor she have a kid. TBH she was past prime since the beginning of 2010. Frankly her legacy will not be tarnished because - 1) She is Serena's sister 2) she is American & most importantly 3) she is black. Otherwise if she happened to be a blonde girl born outside of USA have done this then the whole world (even many from tennis fraternity) would make a joke on her but nobody from tennis fraternity would questioned her yet because they would be called racist.
Wow Queen Vee still playing well at the age of 45. This is amazing! She played so well after not playing for so long. Congratulations 👏🏾 ❤️ Sadly ran out of gas in that 3ed.set.
I'm not condoning gambling in any way but if there was ever a really good bet to do it would have been at the stage Hibino was around 2/1 to come back and win this match. Sadly I couldn't do it but as limited as she is, she is a very consistent player and a fighter. Her coming back against a player of Williams' age and lack of fitness/matches was always likely. I hope some of you guys backed Hibino.
Comments section didn't disappoint 😂😂 What on earth is Venus Williams doing! Organizers should be embarrassed for robbing a deserving younger player of a chance in the tournament
If u ask me I suggest Venus should focus on doubles. She is a great doubles player and can still win some majors in this category. As a singles player she should just forget it. Age has taken a good toll on her. She is simply a shadow of herself right now.
Hibino played really well in the second set - her first serve and service returns were really strong...but I was not expecting a bagel in the third. I thought Venus might at least hold serve for a few games but all those extended rallies eventually broke her down 😓
This is just sad to watch. She has had a tremendous career. Better than the vast majority of players, never mind internet nobody commenters. And yet, I cant help but think, why? What does she have to prove? She could easily spend her time coaching, doing YT videos, etc, and still be around the sport, helping a LOT of young players come through. She could manage players if she wanted to. I just dont understand playing against pro's, when she has zero chance to win any more titles. She's just getting older, and slower. Things wont be getting any better from here, and will only get worse. Then there's the matter of her blocking potential young players coming up. Imagine if some great junior prospect could have played, what a thrill that would be for some young kid? And to be denied by some over the hill past champion who doesnt know when its time to shuffle off quietly into the night and enjoy a well deserved retirement. So sad.
For respect sake, Venus should retire, her time was done period. What's she trying to prove? Is she happy about consolation prize Huh! She should have enough money to retire. Just give it to the younger incoming players.
Why let her play and take points, positioning and money away from struggling players...??? The William's sister's have always thought they are special and owed... Go do your designing and do other small tournaments...or does she still crave undeserved attention.. Never a fan of hers ever.
It is sad to see experienced players keep playing while they far pass their prime time. A lot of their loss is like they dominate the 1st set using their good experience but they collapsed on 2nd set and eventually lost 3rd set by large margin.
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20 years from now, I’ll be watching highlights of 63 year old Venus Williams playing a WTA tour match against 36 year old Mirra Andreeva
lol damn
You just might 🤣🤣
😂😂😂
That would be great
Well if they keep giving her wildcards when her ranking is abysmal 😂
I think it's great that Venus has the desire to continue playing at this age.
However, while it makes sense for her to be given a wildcard given her impressive career to date, she will need to compete in smaller tournaments and show that her current ability is worthy of it.
Kimiko Date Krumm, who once played against her at Wimbledon, was 40 years old at the time, but instead of relying on wild cards as much as possible, she earned points and entered with her own rank.
She is not in shape enough to do that
Yes, age doesn’t matter when you’re healthy and strong. With autoimmune diseases, you have no control over your strength. She has to accept her limitations!
Kimiko Date at the age of 40 was far superior than Venus at the same age. Kimiko after the age of the 39 on her comeback beats Sharapova, Safina, Penetta, Muguruza, Osaka , Stosur & Li Na.😱😱 All of them except Safina are slam champion. It also proved how weak that era was.
@@rajusaha855
時代が弱かったのではなく、無回転で低バウンドのスーパーフラットストロークでフットワークが良く、最初のキャリアよりも積極的にボレーに出るテニスをした伊達公子のプレーを褒めるべきだと思います
@@candidivaini didn't said that she was weak at that time but the era was weak. BTW a 40 years old is still a 40 years old. There is no athlete (male or female) in any sports who gonna be better in 40's than in 20's.
They really skipped the highlights all the way to 5-0 just to show 2 winners from Venus on Match Points 😂
Was there anything to see besides cringe-worthy shots?
They do the same for coco all time
I watched a different highlight reel, Vee was playing a lot better, she probably just ran out of gas in the 3rd.
Rod Laver should also get wild cards❤❤
Good idea.He can then play against Venus.He might just beat her too😝😜🤪
@@light279 😂😂
Lol 😆
😂
Venus loves playing. I love watching her. I don't understand why she doesn't focus in Doubles. Her volleys are crisp and she would do so well.
There is no active player want to team up with grannie venus.
Its so simple, how come you dont understand that ?
Venus mostly team with serena, and now serena is gone.
@razz.8925 People would definitely play with her. Simply because she's a legend if nothing else. Maybe she can't get Krejcikova, but there are lots of average double players who would volunteer.
@@EmilieSagae who ? Name the player who want team up with venus now.
Who ? Name the player who volunteer to play with venus ?
Its your imaginary that active player today still respect venus as legend. LOL
Look at their face when won against venus, just simply flat, because they now, they just defeat a weak opponent.
@razz.8925 you actually think someone like Piter, Sizikova or Ruse won't play with Venus?
I'm pretty sure she said on her RUclips channel that she doesn't see herself as a doubles specialist.
I think Venus could actually be a elite-level tennis coach. Maybe she could coach some of the guys on the ATP tour.
Teaching players how to lose.
@@ig6894 lol
@@ig6894she’s won more than you’ll ever have
I think Venus should get into some smaller tournaments to get some game play and play herself into shape.
But she had a autoimmune disease that makes her tired at random times
@@lendalejohnson2531 true. She can't control it. I love to see she keeps trying
She does, it's called practice.
Yes, that’s why she needs to retire. It’s okay to accept when your body doesn’t feel right to continue playing.
Things do not get better when you get older, it only gets worse. That´s sports.
Venus is still an excellent doubles player and should still be in the game as long as she can.
and an Amazing Parchisi player I hear? lol
-wait she is now is 8-33 since 2019 how much more does it take for you to retire you have so much for tennis its time
she will let you know when she decides. please stand by and hold your breath.
Glass half full. If Venus keeps getting wild cards, then you can bet against her and win some easy money.
@@ryanletemi well at least im not outta breath when i need to play a 3th set 😂
@@raycassiussterling5018 But does anybody pay to watch?
@@ryanletemi It wrong of WTA to keep wasting wildcards on this old nan
Just womder if she really still finds satisfaction and inner joy playing 1 round each and losing taking a wildcard opportunity from a more winnable young player
She is greedy. She has been grabbing those wildcards for years. If she was concerned about the future of the game and some other future star she should play qualifying
I agree that the younger players should be given the opportunity!
She must or she wouldn't do it.
At this point, losing to Venus would be an embarrassment 😅
Absolutely!
😂😂
The ending double fault summarized how Venus just suddenly collapsed from the second set 3-2 up onward.
Age and fatigue. It happens to us all. Still fun to see her out there.
"Fun to see her out there"?????. It's pitiful.@@charlesfaure1189
Maybe Martina Navratilova would get a wild card??
😅😅😅😅😅😅
"Navratilova capped her career by winning the mixed doubles title, her 41st major doubles title (31 in women's doubles and 10 in mixed doubles) and 177th overall, at the 2006 US Open with American doubles specialist Bob Bryan. At the time, she was only about a month shy of her 50th birthday and broke her own record as the oldest ever major champion (aged 49 years, 10 months)".
Will this old woman be given a wildcard until she is seventy?
@user-tm6zo2mf9y If it was up to me, then yes she would.Why wouldnt you give a legend of the game all the wildcards she wants, she earned it.
@@jonkinnear-mt1ykYou are such a Nostalgia Merchant🤣. It clear as day she's finished and you want to keep giving her wildcards instead of young talents. What a joke 🤭.
@@darrenjohn8524 There are multiple wildcards, would rather see them mix it up instead of just giving them all to younger players. Venus may be at the ending of her career, but i still want to see her play.
If she wants to act, let her play on a general basis, otherwise it becomes a comedy in time. And, yes, she takes away someone's extra chance.
Why not? for me it's ok
Venus is taking wild cards to get bageled
I don't think she is playing to win or for the money.She is playing because she just loves to play.
but, she is getting it😅😅😅😅
@@catlanguage No, because she has no life outside of tennis.
Huge respect to still compete and trying to stay in shape playing a game that you have always lived for!
❤❤❤❤❤ I clicked so fast look I’m glad she still playing im over the days where these kind of losses would ruin my week ….. do your thing Venus
It’s sad when a players big ego prevents them from retiring. She’ll be 44 this year and is ranked 484. The only way she gets into tournaments is by wild cards - which takes away opportunities from young and upcoming players (same opportunity she took advantage of when she was young).
If it was ego she'd stop. She likes to play, and plenty of people like to see her.
@@charlesfaure1189 Her career’s been over for some time - and it’s embarrassing to the sport to take away entry’s to young and upcoming players because she keeps asking for wild cards. She got entry into tournaments when she was coming up because other players did what she is unwilling to do when their careers wear over. Also - People like to see her come on the court when she’s not in condition to play ?
@tennissir1986 It's embarrassing for all of tennis? Speak for yourself. Venus will leave when she's ready and Tennis will continue unscathed.
@@blaqsol She is embarrasing her, her family and the legacy, c'mon lets get real
@@joe-mn9rr You being embarrassed for her doesn't mean she has to be. Her legacy remains, no matter how many matches she loses. Stop projecting.
Am just happy to see my legend on the court, venus is a big inspiration in tennis.
There should be age limit for wild cards up to 40 years max, after this whoever still insist on playing should qualify on his/her own.
予選（シェイ・シュウエイ）から勝ち上がった日比野が本戦で一回戦突破。頑張ったと思う。その他日本人二人（大坂＆本玉）も一回戦突破。期待が膨らむ😄😄
Love seeing her in Lacoste 😊
It’s odd, I was used to seeing her in Reebok when she started, it took awhile with Eleven, now same with Lacoste. Though I get it, some of her outfits were kinda lackluster lately, so hopefully with Eleven going on pause for a bit, she can take the time to focus more on her tennis, other businesses, and her inspiration will come back with some fresh styles.
Venus needed to serve better. People are going on about her movement, and I see her serve as the issue. Great first match in over 6 months!
Wow. They played from evening till morning. Must have been a long game between 1-1 and 2-1 in the first set!
Maybe the closed the roof due to the weather for the 1st set? I'm intrigued now.
@@Birdylockso yeah maybe. I didn't even know they had a roof
@@blahblahlablah they do but only in their imagination
@@blahblahlablah No, I don't know, was just guessing, hoping someone could comment and shed some light on this... Another theory is that it was early in the morning that the sun was blocked by the stadium wall?
@@Birdylockso The game started last night and was suspended because of rain. They continued the match this morning.
Did Venus enter with a wildcard or is she still ranked high enough to qualify?
She entered with a wildcard.
you're a fun guy
They has to give her a wild card...She to old to go through .. qualifying
She has grabbed up wildcards for years. Her ranking is in the 500’s.
Lol
Venus is my everything in women tennis to date, win or lose. I love her
Must have been such a privilege for young Hibino to play such a legend of the sport 🤯♥️🙌🙌🙌 But to win to 10 straight games against Venus nobody expected that 😳😳
I wasn't surprised by Hibino winning 10 games in a row. I was surprised Venus won a set, considering how badly she's played since 2020.
A 43-year-old Kimiko Date still was able to beat slam winners!
Because that era was weak & Kimiko was lot fitter than Venus in her 40's.
@@rajusaha855 Yes, the 2010s were most probably the weakest era since the late 1950s.
Very iconic handshake. 😁
Another waste of a wildcard.
Good job Venus!
I wonder why Venus doesn't play doubles anymore. I feel like if she found herself a good doubles partner (women's or mixed) she'd get more play time in, it would be easier on the body and she honestly could probably make a couple deep runs at bigger tournaments or grand slams.
I truly believe Venus can still win tournaments like this, I know that will seem crazy to some. She’s been injured and only played a handful of matches in the last 3 or 4 years. She just needs matches, she is still an unbelievable shot maker.
When has she gone past the second round in the last five years? When?
Please change your medication because you are hallucinating..
Honestly, she should stop taking up spots that could launch new players' careers...
You are being an ageist. Do you say that about Andy Murray? So because a player is losing they should simply retire regardless of their passion for the game? You think that winning is the only way to contribute to a sport? You have a lot to learn about life. She's earned her flowers and will retire when she's ready.
@@KCNwokoyeTHIS!!
@@KCNwokoyeAndy Murray actually wins matches. I’m a huge Venus fan but this is just embarrassing.
@@KCNwokoye Murray is still 36, not 44, nonsense comparison
@@KCNwokoye Wrong. It would be different if she was in her THIRTIES. Additionally, it would be okay if she was poor but she has made all the money she could possible make to live a happy life monetarily speaking. The problem is, and even though it is not her fault, there are many players who struggle to get in to tournaments and she is not helping anything, making it a moral issue (as you said, "ageist...")...
Literally laughable that Venus let another lead in a match go. A complete choke. She couldn't have asked for an easier opening round. Pack it up grandma! I've never seen someone tarnish their legacy as much as her. It's crazy!
Venus has played terribly for at least 4 years now. She should either play on the ITF to get her ranking up, try to qualify for tournaments or just retire. It's terrible that she keeps getting wild cards when she rarely beats anyone anymore and she's 43.
Well she has a autoimmune disease that makes her tired at random times but she did have energy to beat all those top players last year it’s just unpredictable now I guess
@lendalejohnson2531 All those top players? She won 3 matches last year and lost 7. Neither Kudermetova, Giorgi or Volynets are in the top 15. Venus has 7 wins and 29 losses since 2020.
She is taking hot flashes to the WTA tour.
Great match 👏🏾👏🏾
It is a shame to see Venus playing. Stop, retire and stop being so arrogant. Your time has gone a long time ago! Can anyone stop her please!!
La unica que le podria decir es su hermana serena.
Well said.
Thanx
日比野さん頑張ったね素晴らしいですね‼️挽回しました凄い❗
What is William’s doing out there???
Keeping away from people like you.
Embarrassing herself . She has to stop
She's getting a life ensurance for senior privelage 😂😂😂
Well she had a autoimmune disease that makes her tired at random times
Tarnishing her legacy
I just wish Venus would start playing lower level tournaments so she could get more match play and just go more wins under her belt. I feel like she’s actually playing pretty solid
We need Venus in her prime
As long as they hit the ball straight to the tall player with a nice high bounce ,the tall player can win points.If they make the tall player run by hitting angle shots and short low paced balls that don't bounce, drop shots the tall player is history.
Fun and interesting fact: Venus Williams first professional match was against Japanese player Naoko Sawamatsu. Hibino's parents were big fans and so they named their daughter Neo after Sawamatsu. Fast forward 30 years later and Venus plays against another Nao here. If that is Venus's last match then there are Japanese players named Naoko as bookends on both sides of her career.
I have no doubt that even a 54-year-old Steffi would beat this Venus.
I Love Venus. She in a different League. Can’t win them all but I think she plays with greatness. Also good seeing her play.
Venus’s footwork and fluidity tells us how significant the human’s age is when we play professional sports. The older you get, the slower and lazier you become.
I can get to more balls than Venus, and I'm 66 years old and 30 pounds overweight.
WILLIAMS WON! She wanted to appear (not play) at a big tournament in US, get Center court (1), prime time (scheduled for Wednesday and playing and Thursday), people talk about her. She accomplished all that. See you in Miami.
Exactly, Empress Venus Ebony Starr a winner regardless. There's no one greater in the game and Queen Serena the GOAT. Miami next then SW19. Haters need to get used to the fact she is even playing 2025.😊
LOL
Venus and Serena fans is undoubtly stupid.
Being an "active" player, Venus' business ventures get more visibility and her endorsements are also higher. Hence , grandma is pushing on. If you don't have the stamina to play 3 sets, play only exhibition. Stop taking wildcards all the time based on your long past legacy.
Exactly.
Or maybe they should stop giving her a wildcard. Don't blame her for accepting.
Just like Murray, lol. But remember, Venus is a 7 times GS champion, a bit rusty, but she can still beat younger players, Serena should come back too, and get that 24th slam.
@@pauljohnson6019Serena will not be winning 24th slam if she dare to comeback. She will suffer the same fate as Venus is suffering now. They are not fast enough to handle these new generation of players who on their day can thrash both sisters.
But she had a autoimmune disease that makes her tired at random times
Gosh 🤦🏾♀️ seems like Venus can’t get past 1st rounds anymore
For the last five years
When coco beat her...LOL it's front page news... so crazy
Good that Venus is . She reminds of that Great Era - Williams Era.
I think unlike her sister she hasn’t found anything else to live for . There was no greater focus,determination and passion than Serena on the court. But she was able to move on to other great things. Venus is holding on iron clad but just isnt able to push to that next level anymore.
Venus double fault on the match point was 10 feet long ... Very impressive 😂
You have proven your greatness V! You're already a legend in tennis but it's time to do other things.
I love you Venus but if you want to stay on the WTA tour why not just focus on doubles. You are a doubles grand slam champion. All you need is the right partner!
Maybe Ariana Grande should get a wildcard. The result is the same but she will draw an even bigger crowd.
Hibino vs. Williams looks like David vs. Goliath
Venus is trying, but age is unforgiving! I see that her body no longer responds to fast balls. Anyway, bravo Venus for playing at this age with that desire, but honestly, the wildcard should have gone to a young, unranked player.
Are you just now seeing it ,are for the last 10 years
@@jameslandrum160 for sure 👍
V Williams granmother
HIBIG camon let’s gooy vamos
Wow hibino yo did great....
Love Venus!
When is this charade going to end? It’s getting beyond ridiculous now 🙄
Venus needs to do some challenger tournaments.
Sure, I'm sure she will do better against guys! :D (Challenger tournaments only on ATP)
Why Venus is still playing?? I didn't know. May be she will not retired until she broke the world record for losses.😂😂
No..why is WTA giving her the Wild Cards...
This is her 30th Anniversary on tour. I’m sure she still enjoys playing and wants to go out healthy and on her terms.
@@seensay2132losing first round in every tournament doesn't mean retire in your own terms.🤣🤣
Indian Wells 2025:
Mastermind Tommy Haas gives Margaret Court a wildcard
and Billie Jean King will be able to use her protected ranking from 1978.
😂😂😂
What is she trying to prove?
She should retire.
She ain't beating any one.
I think it’s extremely selfish of Venus to be taking a wildcard spot from up and coming younger generation of tennis players. What’s she doing out there? She has zero chance of winning the event. She isn’t even an active tennis player anymore. If she still wants to compete then do it like everyone else. The match ended exactly how you would think, she couldn’t last more than 1 set.
If only tennis were a game you could stand at one spot at the baseline and keep hitting the groundstrokes Venus would have won this match because as much as the score line told up until the end Hibino didn't play that well.
Well she had a autoimmune disease that makes her tired at random times
- Venus should’ve retired after USO 2023.
- She’s good for 1-2 rounds and out.
- Her record since 2020 is 5 wins against 19 losses.
- Give the wildcard entry to more deserving players than one ranked No. 487.
Venus still playing great if you see the whole match. she just unlucky which she could not finished the games.Many adventages on Venus.
She didnt play bad, but its obvious she doesnt have the stamina to be moving around for a 3 set match.
Her outfit was amazing
Whilst I support Venus’ decision to continue playing she’s nowhere near the level she once was. In her prime she was arguably the fastest most athletic, most powerful athlete the game had ever seen. Her mental fortitude and champion mentality is what set her and her sister apart. In her prime she would rival her sister and you’d marvel at the tennis that these women produced.
The fastest was of course Steffi Graf.
The organizers of this tournament should be ashamed of themselves by giving Williams a wildcard entry. She is passed her best and she must go and enjoy her retirement. That wildcard spot should of been given to an up and rising young player.
This is waste of wild card. She is not playing and competing anywhere other than here and there. The wild cards events like should go to up and coming players. Venus has had time in the sun; it’s time to retire for good.
another wasted wild card...
Well done to Japan girl.
I watched the whole match and sadly Venus, despite her desire to continue playing, is just a aging shadow of her former self. It was embarrassing. She needs to join the senior events that are played and have fun there.
I want to see Iga vs Venus..
It is sad to see a formerly very good player having no life outside of tennis.
And tarnishing her legacy by this.
She is not yet married nor she have a kid. TBH she was past prime since the beginning of 2010. Frankly her legacy will not be tarnished because - 1) She is Serena's sister 2) she is American & most importantly 3) she is black. Otherwise if she happened to be a blonde girl born outside of USA have done this then the whole world (even many from tennis fraternity) would make a joke on her but nobody from tennis fraternity would questioned her yet because they would be called racist.
@@rajusaha855 Only some woke Americans would call that racist.
Hibino plays a lot like Hingis.
No serve, no power, no move. Is it a real highlight? What did I see lol…
Wow Queen Vee still playing well at the age of 45. This is amazing! She played so well after not playing for so long. Congratulations 👏🏾 ❤️ Sadly ran out of gas in that 3ed.set.
I don't think she passed first round in any tournaments in quite a few years.
. For last 5 years and WTA keeps handing her a wildcard...which is...
@@Alex-ed8vjnot true. She beat someone at the end of last year. Actually a ranked opponent
Venus is 43, Not 45
She is 43; NOT 45.
I'm not condoning gambling in any way but if there was ever a really good bet to do it would have been at the stage Hibino was around 2/1 to come back and win this match. Sadly I couldn't do it but as limited as she is, she is a very consistent player and a fighter. Her coming back against a player of Williams' age and lack of fitness/matches was always likely. I hope some of you guys backed Hibino.
Comments section didn't disappoint 😂😂 What on earth is Venus Williams doing! Organizers should be embarrassed for robbing a deserving younger player of a chance in the tournament
If u ask me I suggest Venus should focus on doubles. She is a great doubles player and can still win some majors in this category. As a singles player she should just forget it. Age has taken a good toll on her. She is simply a shadow of herself right now.
Sad to Venus playing like this way. I wish she really gain her form back soon.
Haha- Venus will probably challenge Djokovic next, and expect to beat him!🤪
This is heartbreaking to watch, Venus is a shadow of her former self 😢
It needs to stop..
She's almost 45 ffs! You venus fans are straight up deluded about her age.
At this rate Venus is either playing for her pocket or playing to tarnish her legacy! I don’t know which is worse…she needs to STOP!!!
Hibino played really well in the second set - her first serve and service returns were really strong...but I was not expecting a bagel in the third.
I thought Venus might at least hold serve for a few games but all those extended rallies eventually broke her down 😓
Venus has a mental block too because there is no way she lost 3 breaks of serve being 40-0 up.
Fault after fault while leading
Well she has a autoimmune disease that makes her tired at random times
Grandma cannot even walk anymore, forget running.
This is just sad to watch. She has had a tremendous career. Better than the vast majority of players, never mind internet nobody commenters. And yet, I cant help but think, why? What does she have to prove? She could easily spend her time coaching, doing YT videos, etc, and still be around the sport, helping a LOT of young players come through. She could manage players if she wanted to. I just dont understand playing against pro's, when she has zero chance to win any more titles. She's just getting older, and slower. Things wont be getting any better from here, and will only get worse.
Then there's the matter of her blocking potential young players coming up. Imagine if some great junior prospect could have played, what a thrill that would be for some young kid? And to be denied by some over the hill past champion who doesnt know when its time to shuffle off quietly into the night and enjoy a well deserved retirement. So sad.
For respect sake, Venus should retire, her time was done period. What's she trying to prove? Is she happy about consolation prize Huh! She should have enough money to retire. Just give it to the younger incoming players.
Why let her play and take points, positioning and money away from struggling players...???
The William's sister's have always thought they are special and owed...
Go do your designing and do other small tournaments...or does she still crave undeserved attention..
Never a fan of hers ever.
Is this for real ? If so , go Venus , you show ‘em. By the way Hibino is a lesson in GOOD manners , for anyone , anywhere.
A bit embarrassing spectacle but I understand that is good to be active.All the best Venus
Not knowing when to quit or say you know what: I’m done is stupidity and ignorance 😂.
It is sad to see experienced players keep playing while they far pass their prime time. A lot of their loss is like they dominate the 1st set using their good experience but they collapsed on 2nd set and eventually lost 3rd set by large margin.