Venus Williams' debut at the US Open! | US Open 1997

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  • @RatchetRalph
    @RatchetRalph 3 года назад +4783

    Who's here after watching King Richard? I love Venus''s innocence in her first US Open. History in the making watching these highlights.

  • @swinde
    @swinde 4 года назад +4086

    In the juniors that Venus played, she never lost a tennis match. Serena played juniors as well and only lost twice... to Venus.

    • @Itskyla318
      @Itskyla318 3 года назад +77

      Dang

    • @danblaize5742
      @danblaize5742 3 года назад +93

      PHENOMENAL

    • @ellebee8476
      @ellebee8476 3 года назад +17

      Yazzzzz!

    • @gk891
      @gk891 3 года назад +30

      That's incredible

    • @belinhel
      @belinhel 3 года назад +36

      I love them!😃 They are both awesome!

  • @ibflyn2
    @ibflyn2 6 месяцев назад +100

    THIS is when I FIRST started watching tennis. While channel surfing, I saw someone that looked like me, and I was hooked! Tennis became my favorite sport by far, and it's because of the Williams' sisters. 💯🐐🐐❤️🙏🏿

    • @lnz971
      @lnz971 5 месяцев назад

      that's sad buddy

    • @gtfoelijah
      @gtfoelijah 4 месяца назад +1

      ​@@lnz971how?

    • @sonquatsch8585
      @sonquatsch8585 4 месяца назад +5

      i had been watching tennis by then for well over a decade and played a bit as well, but the williams made me love women's tennis more than mens. absolutely.

    • @DiBaozi
      @DiBaozi 4 месяца назад +4

      That's so cool!

    • @johnames6430
      @johnames6430 3 месяца назад

      Sadly the media only promotes people like you and white, no other race is allowed to see "someone that looks like me" except whites and blacks

  • @patrickformentos5489
    @patrickformentos5489 4 года назад +1457

    Her joyous celebration after each win is so innocent and contagious

    • @swinde
      @swinde 4 года назад +27

      @John Thomas
      But, consider it was her FIRST U S Open and she made the final. Not bad for a 17 year old.

    • @agentclark99
      @agentclark99 4 года назад +17

      @John Thomas after winning half a million, how much money were you making when u were 17 again?

    • @cutechilean
      @cutechilean 4 года назад +9

      @@agentclark99 i believe that people that meassure success based in how much money you win, have a very poor way to live.

    • @paulmartin1532
      @paulmartin1532 3 года назад +14

      But not very respectful of her opponents. I’m not talking about the joy but that she just barely shook their hands. Once she didn’t even look at the opponent.

    • @skincarebagus1640
      @skincarebagus1640 3 года назад +8

      And the way she shake her opponents is rude and arrogant

  • @humphreychannel582
    @humphreychannel582 3 года назад +564

    The fact that she’s still on the tour today despite being 41, despite dealing with Sjogren Syndrome makes her even more ICONIC. Both sisters have been so much in their careers and have had endless amounts of people discredit them and their achievements along the way yet they remain on your. Both sisters did more than just change women’s tennis, they did so much for black people and especially black women. I have always had a soft spot for both of them but especially Venus. Her pure happiness and excitement after her semi final victory is fruit for the soul indeed.

  • @MRchriSirhc
    @MRchriSirhc 4 года назад +1038

    And still playing today at the age of 40. Venus is the queen of tennis.

    • @gurumoorthya7123
      @gurumoorthya7123 3 года назад +23

      Now 41❤️

    • @heyitsbroski
      @heyitsbroski 3 года назад +25

      Most would say that title would go to Serena since she has a more decorated career.

    • @yezmirsheppard-halika6892
      @yezmirsheppard-halika6892 3 года назад +73

      @@heyitsbroski nah, without Venus there would be no Rere. And I mean that with all due respect. Venus singlehandedly changed womens tennis to what it is today!

    • @shannonallaround9490
      @shannonallaround9490 3 года назад +2

      Yep

    • @Thearttofracing
      @Thearttofracing 3 года назад +7

      @@yezmirsheppard-halika6892 Serena is the face tho

  • @damku
    @damku 4 года назад +810

    Gave me goosebumps watching this! Venus is the reason I've adored tennis since 1997. I truly hope she watches these highlights with a smile, now in her 40th year, knowing what a remarkable impact she would have on the world from this tournament on. Long live the queen

    • @mdl337
      @mdl337 4 года назад +9

      Same @Damku this is why I fell in love with Venus and this sport!!!

    • @misterme9829
      @misterme9829 4 года назад +11

      Venus is the reason I fell in love with the sport too!

    • @victorserrano8294
      @victorserrano8294 4 года назад +6

      1997 was a great year for women's tennis

    • @SportsSpeak73
      @SportsSpeak73 3 года назад +6

      Imagine if she'd stayed healthy.

    • @jaymcgee1589
      @jaymcgee1589 3 года назад +5

      I LOVE Venus!!! I am so glad that the new movie opens tonight!!! Can't wait to see it!

  • @mr.ronaldlawrence1231
    @mr.ronaldlawrence1231 3 года назад +135

    I worked at the 1998 U.S. Open in Flushing as a technology contractor. I met both of the Williams Sisters at a snack bar near Arthur Ashe Stadium. I was asked by Serena to play a game of table tennis. I wisely declined even after she promised to take it easy on me. Venus was scheduled to play Lindsey Davenport shortly after playing table tennis with Serena. History has recorded the results. The Williams Sisters were extremely nice to me. Even though it was Our first and only encounter, the Williams Sisters treated me with absolute respect. However, I will always remember the resentment from other employees towards the Williams Sisters at the 1998 U.S. Open.

    • @sweetstormz
      @sweetstormz 3 года назад +5

      @@soulchorea Because he knows greatness when he sees greatness!

    • @TXejas19
      @TXejas19 3 года назад +8

      Lol i would have tried. I would've lost but i'd say yes

    • @FreeNyame
      @FreeNyame 2 года назад +1

      Resentment for what

    • @PressureIce621
      @PressureIce621 2 года назад +9

      @@FreeNyame well this was not that long after segregation so a lot of whites were still racist just cause the laws changed dont mean everyone’s attitudes did

    • @swinde
      @swinde 2 года назад

      @@PressureIce621
      A lot of white in the US are STILL racist even today, 2022.

  • @marissa6854
    @marissa6854 2 года назад +97

    King Richard is a MUST SEE I thought it was just going to be a regular biopic but it truly was an incredible piece of art. I had no idea the story behind Serena and Venus these woman are truly inspirations

  • @swamp5050
    @swamp5050 3 года назад +459

    Looking forward to seeing King Richard the story of the Williams sisters coming out on the 19th! They changed the game of tennis for women hands down!

    • @SwaggerChiick1
      @SwaggerChiick1 3 года назад +6

      Same! I cannot wait!

    • @aquil3480
      @aquil3480 3 года назад +4

      Same

    • @jaymcgee1589
      @jaymcgee1589 3 года назад +5

      I am so excited to see the King Richard movie. I have been watching the press interviews with Venus, Serena and Will Smith. It looks like it is going to be a really well made movie.

    • @quincylockett7846
      @quincylockett7846 3 года назад +6

      Watching it know it's in the part about this match lol

    • @kenny.gabriel.2
      @kenny.gabriel.2 3 года назад +19

      Just finished and it was an amazing story. Great storyline, acting, and message. 👏🏾👍🏾 Those sisters are GOATS! Period.

  • @nicholo1
    @nicholo1 4 года назад +239

    Love to see her pure, unadulterated joy ! What an accomplishment for a debut !

    • @VenusWilliams
      @VenusWilliams 2 года назад +11

      thanks so much for the love and support!

    • @nicholo1
      @nicholo1 2 года назад +2

      @@VenusWilliams LOVE YOU

    • @reallyrealforreal
      @reallyrealforreal 2 года назад

      @@VenusWilliams you are truly a treasure!!!

  • @RayEmureMusic
    @RayEmureMusic 3 года назад +143

    I think some people forget how great and ferocious Venus was and still is as a tennis player. Legend ♥️👏

    • @ashleytucker9472
      @ashleytucker9472 3 года назад +7

      I think so too!

    • @kkandsims4612
      @kkandsims4612 2 года назад +7

      She’s one of the very few people Serena lost to

    • @VenusWilliams
      @VenusWilliams 2 года назад +13

      thanks so much for the love and support!

    • @mel...s
      @mel...s 2 года назад

      I know I don't. Venus kicked the door in! What excitement for a young black girl or boy to see another black child dominate such a homogeneous sport! I can still feel the excitement from her debut!

    • @oofihavenousernameideas2451
      @oofihavenousernameideas2451 Год назад

      @@VenusWilliams❤❤

  • @BayouBarbie504
    @BayouBarbie504 3 года назад +47

    I really hate that she got sick. I loved watching Venus. She's so methodical and stoic with her play

    • @JWNS08
      @JWNS08 3 года назад +5

      I know. I remember around 2008 or so, I noticed Venus wasn’t playing like her usual self; she seemed lethargic. It wasn’t until 2011 that she was diagnosed with Sjögren’s syndrome, but she said she had the symptoms for years.

  • @tracywilson6006
    @tracywilson6006 3 года назад +88

    Venus Williams is by far my most favorite tennis player of all times, both men and women.

    • @VenusWilliams
      @VenusWilliams 2 года назад +18

      thanks so much for the love tracy!

    • @jenellienostrabo
      @jenellienostrabo 2 года назад +4

      @@VenusWilliams How amazing of you to reply to your fans :)

    • @Tatasanchz
      @Tatasanchz 2 года назад +1

      @@VenusWilliams 😍❣️

  • @A22DNAL
    @A22DNAL 3 года назад +66

    This montage really shows how with each and every round, Venus' groundstrokes got more and more aggressive. I love it!

    • @VenusWilliams
      @VenusWilliams 2 года назад +12

      thank you!

    • @artisticskillz01
      @artisticskillz01 2 года назад

      Until the final. I remember watching at 10 years in 1997 and was upset she got Bagled.

  • @cjr21
    @cjr21 3 года назад +85

    Her genuine happiness when she won and would run to the net and to her chair after. Some of the best tennis stories.

    • @VenusWilliams
      @VenusWilliams 2 года назад +12

      you can't hide it sometimes 🙂

    • @cjr21
      @cjr21 2 года назад

      @@VenusWilliams QUEEN

  • @eddsuperstar
    @eddsuperstar 3 года назад +118

    What this doesn't tell you is Venus at this point had only been to training camp with her dad and Rick Macci. No junior leagues. Matter of fact she didn't even have a ranking and most reporters came only to prove the hype around her wrong. And yet here she is beating top players and giving number 1 in the world a run for her money. As the story goes, even though she lost that last game. Everyone that watched her knew that she was easily gonna be the best female player in the near future.

    • @freekyreek404
      @freekyreek404 3 года назад +11

      I'm the same age as Sereena. I remember the negative press that followed Venus because they didn't like Richard.

    • @VenusWilliams
      @VenusWilliams 2 года назад +10

      thanks so much for sharing this! love it

    • @vibraçõesdefé
      @vibraçõesdefé 2 года назад +1

      @@VenusWilliams 😆🇧🇷

    • @sean70729
      @sean70729 2 года назад

      I thought that exact thing after seeing her play in 1995.

  • @myerklamb8529
    @myerklamb8529 4 года назад +70

    Great highlights. Loved seeing points won by all the different players, not just Venus. Shows more of the ebb and flow of the matches.

    • @isharee3039
      @isharee3039 3 года назад +1

      I was thinking the same.

  • @Helloyellowfellow
    @Helloyellowfellow 3 года назад +70

    The way she skipped in the second match was so wholesome- I caught myself smiling ☺️

    • @VenusWilliams
      @VenusWilliams 2 года назад +5

      thanks so much for the love and support!

  • @faafafineartist
    @faafafineartist 3 года назад +37

    VENUS opened the door. SERENA slayed everyone in sight. Their parents are divine.

  • @Concepcion30
    @Concepcion30 3 года назад +41

    It gave me goosebumps in the King Richard trailer when someone told him he has the next Michael Jordan, and he answered, he has the next "two." And seeing the actor's hair just like it is here in the trailer just takes me back.

    • @VenusWilliams
      @VenusWilliams 2 года назад +4

      loved this scene! thanks for sharing

  • @a-eky
    @a-eky 3 года назад +21

    i'm here after watching king Richard! what a great movie and it told their story in a funny and inspiring way. Those girls were legends, well before their time

  • @alanleandro17
    @alanleandro17 4 года назад +453

    So, she reached the final at her first us open? 😱

    • @cychia2563
      @cychia2563 4 года назад +70

      Blows ur mind rite?😃

    • @vika0194
      @vika0194 4 года назад +12

      She is good but the competition in women’s tennis has always been very weak. Only needs 1 good player to dominante everyone.

    • @VaynardMaynard38
      @VaynardMaynard38 4 года назад +284

      @@vika0194 that is bullshit, you can look and see that they were good players. Give her props. She was 17 and it was her first grandslam. She did amazing! And it fueled the Venus Williams hype. I watched as a little kid and was blown away at how athletic she was. Venus changed the game of women's tennis single handedly. Now just about every modern player, plays with athleticism and power. And fast serves. Stop playing with Venus

    • @vika0194
      @vika0194 4 года назад +2

      Vaudray Mitchell Your comment proves my point. There is no competition. Only takes 1 good player. Venus was one of them and therefore she dominated. Now she plays like everyone else and can’t win.

    • @zorro8471
      @zorro8471 4 года назад +6

      What was the rank of venus at that time?,..Anyone knows it?

  • @LucindaMandaTaylor
    @LucindaMandaTaylor 2 года назад +4

    Who's here watching the joy and energy Venus had after winning every match? It is infectious and incredible to watch.

  • @sonjab2980
    @sonjab2980 3 года назад +29

    First time watching Venus Williams debut at the US Open 1997. Just when "King Richard" is due to hit Theatres this month, the story of Venus and Serena Williams and their Tennis Trainer father Richard Williams, RUclips has suggested this video. Venus was young, but she was already a beast on the courts.

    • @VenusWilliams
      @VenusWilliams 2 года назад +3

      thanks so much lasonja for the love and support

    • @sonjab2980
      @sonjab2980 2 года назад +2

      @@VenusWilliams No way are you Venus Williams. No way. I don't believe it. I want to but, my chest is tight and my eyes are burning. Okay, if you're Venus's people, then I'll say you are welcome. Your talent, drive, and grace on and off the court have been a joy to watch. You and Serena are badass on the court, phenomenal lovely ladies off the court, and are now and forever etched in History. Thank you for sharing yourselves and for elevating the sport of Ladies Tennis.

  • @Neddie2k
    @Neddie2k 3 года назад +60

    After watching King Richard, it gave me more appreciation for the William Sisters especially Venus, she paved the way for Serena to come through and become the GOAT.

    • @beverlyhickman670
      @beverlyhickman670 2 года назад +3

      Venus has not gotten the credit that she deserved for a long time now. The media is fixated on Serena. Actually it is Richard Williams that changed women's tennis. However he won't get that credit because he is black.

    • @VenusWilliams
      @VenusWilliams 2 года назад +2

      thanks so much for the love and support!

    • @reypalomo4257
      @reypalomo4257 2 года назад

      @@VenusWilliams fake

    • @ClareAmel
      @ClareAmel 2 года назад

      @@reypalomo4257 Dude... that's the real Venus...

    • @reypalomo4257
      @reypalomo4257 2 года назад

      @@ClareAmel I see it now, what are the odds😂 apologised

  • @leahneal6981
    @leahneal6981 3 года назад +23

    This was great. I remember this and how happy it made me. Her smile was infectious.

    • @VenusWilliams
      @VenusWilliams 2 года назад +3

      smiles make the world go round :-)

  • @nkululekonazo5755
    @nkululekonazo5755 3 года назад +34

    And she still plays tennis 🎾 to this day 2021 amazing 😳

  • @kaferkafer2825
    @kaferkafer2825 3 года назад +8

    I didn't know anybody here except Venus and Hingis)) Martina is my all-time favourite star!!!

  • @gabriellew.1164
    @gabriellew.1164 3 года назад +46

    These moments warm my heart. Amazing! Venus and Serena retired a lot of top tennis players! And were resented and hated for it! Daddy Williams, a genius!!! King Richard, absolutely❣

    • @juanmancinas56
      @juanmancinas56 2 года назад +4

      They hated that they got beat by a "black" tennis player in a all "white" sport.

  • @hollaholla215
    @hollaholla215 3 года назад +39

    Vintage Venus was untouchable! Think about it like this, the other ladies really haven't started catching up to her until she got to her late 30s and that is just a thing of Marvel!!

  • @scottjhnsn
    @scottjhnsn 4 года назад +43

    Crazy that she and Martina are the same age and Venus was just making her first big mark and Martina won her third major here. Of course we tennis fans all know how that storyline evolves in the coming years. Heckuva h2h those two had.

    • @cedrichapman
      @cedrichapman 4 года назад +12

      Yes and it was the choice of the parents. Richard and Oracene preferred their girls to study more and to really begin the professional tour in a more mature way than 14 years old. Hingis began at 14, she made at least 2 years more of experience than Venus, it explains partly the advance she has in front of Venus and the other part is that she was so precocious and resulted.

    • @richardross4677
      @richardross4677 4 года назад +28

      @@cedrichapman It also might explain why she burnt out much more quickly.

    • @ayoayo7730
      @ayoayo7730 4 года назад +20

      Venus and Serena decided to haver formal education, something Hingis skipped. Who’s still playing? Venus

    • @yezmirsheppard-halika6892
      @yezmirsheppard-halika6892 3 года назад +14

      @@iceman0187 if not playin in juniors gave me Venus's career, then I'll skip juniors🤣🤣

  • @POK2008
    @POK2008 3 года назад +22

    I remember watching most of these matches at the U.S. Open that year live on tv when I was just 15-years-old. I was so excited seeing someone around my age make the U.S. Open final. Even though she didn't win that year, I knew she would definitely win that tournament soon. I just didn't know Serena would win it before her. It's hard to believe that she is still on tour today fighting it out with all of the younger players who once looked up to her. She is even playing girls who weren't even born when she made the 97 final, which is sorta mind blowing. Finally, shoutout to Martina Hingis, the Swiss Miss. She was one helluva player, too.

    • @VenusWilliams
      @VenusWilliams 2 года назад +5

      thanks so much for sharing this! much love to you

    • @chilledncool
      @chilledncool 2 года назад

      @@VenusWilliams stay beautiful

  • @bobwerber2984
    @bobwerber2984 2 года назад +4

    l was at the match against Irina Spirlea. One of the most memorable matches I've ever seen at the US Open, and I've seen a ton.

  • @sharyce536
    @sharyce536 3 года назад +58

    Here after watching King Richard 🧡 I wish it was longer!! 😂

    • @blumountaindew
      @blumountaindew 3 года назад +9

      I wasn’t ready for it to end either! Excellent movie

    • @TXejas19
      @TXejas19 3 года назад +1

      I needed a series

  • @jeir1430
    @jeir1430 4 года назад +168

    I bet yonex still regrets not sponsoring the Williams sisters

    • @julrenharl
      @julrenharl 3 года назад +6

      What's the story behind this? Were they using yonex rackets in 1997?

    • @sadesekoni1231
      @sadesekoni1231 3 года назад +27

      @@julrenharl yeah they used them, but didn’t sponsor them which was a huge mistake on their part 😂🤷🏾‍♀️

    • @johnn.5033
      @johnn.5033 3 года назад +12

      Even though Yonex eventually has grown astronomically over the years, they would dominated the market the way Wilson took over prince and even babolat for a small period, so much earlier if they had sponsored the Williams sisters.

    • @avtgomez
      @avtgomez 3 года назад +8

      @@sadesekoni1231 you mean none of venus' rackets she used during this time was sponsored by yonex? Wow, the free publicity they got from this.

    • @xJessie181x
      @xJessie181x 3 года назад +10

      @@avtgomez Yeah, Venus wasn’t publicly sponsored by Yonex. I wouldn’t doubt it if they gave her money for playing with it, but she never had a sponsorship deal with them. Wilson was the company Venus and Serena ended up signing with. Huge mistake on Yonex’s part.

  • @allyoucanhorror262
    @allyoucanhorror262 3 года назад +29

    I used to despise her celebrations. I thought it was rude and not very tennis etiquette. But 20+ years later, I think it is the most adorable and contagious reaction ever because I now fully understand the accomplishment of what she did. What she did alongside her father and Serena. It’s such an inspirational story. The Williams changed the world in so many ways ❤️

    • @A22DNAL
      @A22DNAL 3 года назад +3

      Watching this actually in real-time I never really put much thought into it as, being a tennis player myself (not pro), I thought people celebrated in their own way. After watching Connors, Agassi, McEnroe, and others I just assumed it was okay.

    • @VenusWilliams
      @VenusWilliams 2 года назад +3

      thanks so much for the love and support!

  • @victorserrano8294
    @victorserrano8294 4 года назад +76

    Unpolished, yet her sheer power and talent was amazing to watch at this early stage of her career. The drama of the match against Irina Spirlea was memorable, Venus was surely on her way to the top.

    • @anneparham
      @anneparham 3 года назад +11

      Unpolished?

    • @VenusWilliams
      @VenusWilliams 2 года назад +6

      Thanks so much victor, so nice of you to say

    • @victorserrano8294
      @victorserrano8294 2 года назад

      @@VenusWilliams see you winning the semifinals was so inspiring

  • @zoradelaney9412
    @zoradelaney9412 3 года назад +5

    Venus's background in track & field paid off here (and in her career in general)! Nice foot speed.....

  • @mikeokol2822
    @mikeokol2822 3 года назад +11

    Just saw the movie now I’m here

  • @ianwalden9865
    @ianwalden9865 4 года назад +98

    I love how quickly she puts her racket away after each win lol

    • @VenusWilliams
      @VenusWilliams 2 года назад +14

      it's the little details ian :-)

    • @rohanb2711
      @rohanb2711 2 года назад

      @@VenusWilliams Wait, are you legit Venus?

    • @notoneofthosegirls
      @notoneofthosegirls Год назад +1

      @@rohanb2711yeah it’s her. she has a RUclips Channel where she reacts and stuff like that.

    • @mstrike22
      @mstrike22 5 месяцев назад

      He

  • @bigshields4120
    @bigshields4120 3 года назад +9

    I tell you, king Richard was a awesome movie. If anyone haven't seen it, I recommend yall go a watch it. It really had me emotional 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

  • @co9971
    @co9971 4 года назад +35

    THAT SHIRT PULL AT :56 THO!!!!

  • @marjorjorietillman856
    @marjorjorietillman856 2 года назад +16

    It’s amazing how the opponents of Venus were getting just as much, or more crowd support from the US fans. And many of them were from overseas.

    • @sean70729
      @sean70729 2 года назад +5

      I already loved Venus but the way she dealt with the sub rosa racism with such grace and composure as a child is truly inspiring and has left an indelible mark on my life having witnessed it, firsthand the Hingis match was absolutely brutal Venus had more support from the European crowd than she did her own countrymen who were Jim Crow level racist against a little girl.

  • @TailWagger_Jaggers
    @TailWagger_Jaggers 3 года назад +112

    I love how she runs to the net with pure joy and happiness bouncing those beads after her win 😁

    • @anthonyfuqua6988
      @anthonyfuqua6988 2 года назад +1

      One broke at Wimbledon and beads went all over the court.

    • @jasonixo1902
      @jasonixo1902 2 года назад

      By doing that shows no respect to her opponent.

    • @etherealnerd
      @etherealnerd 2 года назад +6

      @@jasonixo1902 She was only 17 at the time and it was her debut. I don't think you can fault her for being green and excited.

    • @tomsd8656
      @tomsd8656 8 месяцев назад

      But did a really bad handshake with Hingis after the loss.

    • @tomsd8656
      @tomsd8656 8 месяцев назад

      ​@etherealnerd She wasn't taught right. Jumping after the last point is normal. Keep bouncing and giggling at the handshake is totally bad manner.

  • @ellierose6
    @ellierose6 3 года назад +12

    Phenomenal player. I can't believe the number of haters on this thread criticizing her. All appear to be men. Anyone want to guess the race.

  • @ThrowbackTennis
    @ThrowbackTennis 4 года назад +14

    Nice tennis tribute video, shows one of the best runs in tennis history or at the US Open at least and especially this was her first appearance as well. Hope you can upload the Hingis Venus final full match or full highlights 😁.

    • @VenusWilliams
      @VenusWilliams 2 года назад +1

      yes, I would love to see the full match also

  • @maximilianc9897
    @maximilianc9897 3 года назад +20

    What a phenomenal athlete Venus.
    You’d see a lot of difference when athletes age. They couldn’t cover the court that much and movements are quite stiff.
    At the height of their careers, they were unbeatable.

  • @Tina-us1tr
    @Tina-us1tr 3 года назад +5

    I gotta give them their props … tennis takes a lot of effort. Congratulations to Venus and her sister !

    • @VenusWilliams
      @VenusWilliams 2 года назад

      thanks so much for the love and support tina!

  • @soxandthecity
    @soxandthecity 4 года назад +35

    Serena cheering at 8:38 ❤️

    • @CooManTunes
      @CooManTunes 3 года назад

      Thanks for citing the racist.

    • @VenusWilliams
      @VenusWilliams 2 года назад +5

      I love my sister

    • @simondoan69
      @simondoan69 2 года назад

      @@VenusWilliams I love both of you too 😍

  • @joymechell5555
    @joymechell5555 3 года назад +7

    I think King Richard did an amazing job as a film telling their story . I absolutely loved the two ladies that portrayed Venus and Serena .

  • @pirolas03
    @pirolas03 2 года назад

    I could watch the Williams sisters play all day, knowing where they begun makes even more enjoyable!!

  • @michaelermcgowaniv
    @michaelermcgowaniv 3 года назад +16

    I remember that semifinal. She was called a B by her opponent.

  • @jesse0219
    @jesse0219 2 года назад +5

    You’re an icon, Venus! Loved the movie, love watching you play! ❤️

  • @b.u.dmusic9424
    @b.u.dmusic9424 4 года назад +23

    The fact that she is still ranked #67 in the world at the age of 40 is astounding! She's still playing better than Sloane, Coco Vandeweghe, and Keys! She has stood the test of time and if she retires today, she will easily go down as the player that took the power notch even higher than Seles and Graf! She has ushered such players like Kournikova, Chakvetdaze, Henin, Seles, Graf, Sharapova and countless others into retirement! In fact, ALL of her opponents that she played in her debut USOPEN are gone! Think about that for a moment! She's been out there for a long long time and she still doesn't seem to be letting up!

  • @shilpaw27
    @shilpaw27 2 года назад +4

    venus will always be the queen of tennis.

  • @akimmalik1329
    @akimmalik1329 3 года назад +6

    It was nice seeing all the Happy kid energy 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍She was living out her dream and enjoying the hard fought matches.

  • @pjjay9605
    @pjjay9605 2 года назад +2

    I’m glad she is getting her flowers now. She was the first and I’m glad her sister is giving her the praise she deserves.

  • @s.matai2c155
    @s.matai2c155 3 года назад +4

    Seeing her play with such confidence was admirable. It was clear that once she won her first tournament she started making a mark for herself by changing her style like her hair, her uniform, slowly but surely she became even more daring as she won more tours her hairstyle g it even more wilder along with her uniforms as they got shorter and more skin was shown, etc.,

  • @justgojojo9436
    @justgojojo9436 3 года назад +15

    Love Venus Williams! She was such an inspiration growing up, playing tennis. Serena is so lucky to have her as an older sister. Wish I had one like her. What a great role model!

  • @jasonhansen9
    @jasonhansen9 2 года назад +14

    This isn’t the match from the movie. The match from the movie is the 1994 bank of the west classic where Venus finally lost to Sanchez Vicario. This final match with Martina Hingis is one of many that they would have and is considered part of the “Hingis-V. Williams Rivalry”. The two faced each other 21 times in their careers with Hingis edging out Williams at 11 wins to Venus’s 10

  • @midnightexcess7414
    @midnightexcess7414 2 года назад +1

    Now that i saw the movie this has a completely different taste ..So much respect for Vénus and her sister Serena , woow ..Legends

  • @AsianTankPilot
    @AsianTankPilot 3 года назад +3

    Hingis and Venus ended up having a great rivalry through the years!

  • @derekaase146
    @derekaase146 2 года назад +5

    They were incredible!

    • @ShamankingZuty
      @ShamankingZuty 2 года назад

      Yeah, really sad to hear what happened. RIP.

  • @krystalperson5623
    @krystalperson5623 2 года назад +4

    the Williams sisters are the reason I started playing tennis as a kid. only won like 3 🏆 though

  • @Asia.Persuasia
    @Asia.Persuasia 2 года назад +2

    I haven't played tennis in years, but after seeing one of my inspirations (Serena) retire a few days ago, it made me realise how much I miss it and need to play again.

    • @carrerau7138
      @carrerau7138 8 месяцев назад

      Hopefully you behave better on a tennis court than your inspiration.

  • @kdbmore
    @kdbmore 3 года назад +8

    The two best Female athletes in Women Sports History. Venus and Serena Williams

    • @bluedirtpower5426
      @bluedirtpower5426 3 года назад

      I think these are female. Look at me-im an i diot.

  • @lower_than_furries9727
    @lower_than_furries9727 2 года назад +2

    Venus owning that horrendous Spirlea is always a mood booster. 😊

  • @colesmith7509
    @colesmith7509 4 года назад +8

    It's crazy how much harder the female players hit it on average now compared to back then. They probably could absolutely whack the ball on their shots but they didn't. This level of playing would get absolutely destroyed today.
    However seeing Venus that happy was amazing

    • @josephmonahan6383
      @josephmonahan6383 3 года назад +6

      The racket technology is completely different now tbf.

  • @twebster9498
    @twebster9498 2 года назад +1

    Venus was never one for showing too much emotion, so it is always nice to see her when she does.

  • @sportsfan4153
    @sportsfan4153 3 года назад +9

    Great compilation. Love to she her losing some points as bizzare as that may sound. Some highlight clips make it seem like she was beating scrubs. She was dominating great players!!

  • @JudahAfrica22
    @JudahAfrica22 3 года назад +6

    Almost supernatural; when 14 became the new grownup. Venus, simply amazing.

    • @VenusWilliams
      @VenusWilliams 2 года назад +1

      thanks so much for sharing this!

    • @mercy615
      @mercy615 2 года назад

      @@VenusWilliams ❤❤❤🙌🏾

  • @veronicamcrae6127
    @veronicamcrae6127 3 года назад +21

    Serena was wearing oversized shirts before it became trend lol. They literally were so beautiful then, and now they blossomed to be outstanding women.

    • @wrathika
      @wrathika 3 года назад +2

      Um hi. They're trending now because it was literally a trend then 20ish years ago. K bye

    • @veronicamcrae6127
      @veronicamcrae6127 3 года назад

      @@wrathika Ok... my baddd

    • @CooManTunes
      @CooManTunes 3 года назад

      How is racist, whiny Serena an outstanding person?

  • @adebolajagun2505
    @adebolajagun2505 3 года назад +36

    Who came back here to watch this after watching, "King Richard" ?

  • @onetakejake6879
    @onetakejake6879 3 года назад +10

    Who else is watching this after the King Richard film?

    • @VenusWilliams
      @VenusWilliams 2 года назад +1

      me!

    • @onetakejake6879
      @onetakejake6879 2 года назад

      @@VenusWilliams thank you for all your hard work and sacrifice that created the way for everyone dreamin to break barriers and standards based on color, religion and any other minority aspect part of any profession

  • @HomeFrogGames
    @HomeFrogGames 2 года назад

    Wow, talk about a trip down memory lane! And Venus is still out there, 25 years later!

  • @letoyajohnstone191
    @letoyajohnstone191 3 года назад +12

    This is history 💞🎾

  • @NewWorldCT
    @NewWorldCT 4 месяца назад

    She's always been an OG. We love her.

  • @gokotaskes
    @gokotaskes 4 года назад +8

    I’m here for her handshakes

    • @Lordofvenlo
      @Lordofvenlo 3 года назад +1

      Thank you, thanks for coming 😃

    • @JudgeDredd_
      @JudgeDredd_ 3 года назад

      Hahaha always! I’m always one for the handshakes! 🤝

  • @liserocque9611
    @liserocque9611 2 года назад

    I was never a tennis fan but after watching King Richard I wish I had been. Thank youI You Tube at least I can now watch this amazing human being play.

  • @JermaineWV
    @JermaineWV 3 года назад +16

    “King Richard” brought me here lol.

  • @hikesystem7721
    @hikesystem7721 2 года назад +1

    I love it how she wore only one outfit for the whole run. So pure.

  • @oliverjuria993
    @oliverjuria993 3 года назад +45

    This was Martina Hingis year, 1997, winning 3 of the 4 GS FInals that she played, losing to a lucky player Iva Majoli at the Roland Garros. Venus on the other hand was still trying to figure out the mental game aspect of Martina, who obviously had less power. Martina eventually succumbed to the brute powers of the William sisters, proving that tennis needs both mental and physical supremacy.

    • @lizfair5157
      @lizfair5157 3 года назад +6

      Actually she master the mental aspect of the games, and learn how overcome haters like you. Physical strength is something to be thankful and used positive as she did thank you.

    • @robn.7426
      @robn.7426 3 года назад +6

      @@lizfair5157 I think you misread the comment. Either that or they edited it. There is no hate in the comment, only praise for all three players.

    • @RootinrPootine
      @RootinrPootine 2 года назад

      @@lizfair5157 lol telling on yourself there 😬 oops

    • @VenusWilliams
      @VenusWilliams 2 года назад +7

      thanks so much for the love and support oliver!

    • @vladdx
      @vladdx 2 года назад +1

      Martina Hingis is the exact same age as Venus Williams, it's not like it was veteran player against young player match

  • @amandaparfait9468
    @amandaparfait9468 2 года назад

    The pure joy. I love that for her. Love that for them. Thank you Williams sisters ❤️

  • @tennisstarayaan6985
    @tennisstarayaan6985 4 года назад +11

    can't wait to see this

  • @Francesca-zq7me
    @Francesca-zq7me 2 года назад

    love seeing serena cheering in the stands!!

  • @fanofmany71
    @fanofmany71 4 года назад +3

    Larisa was such a versatile player. Anke was such a feisty player. Joannette, what a consistent player. Sandrine was a smart player. No comment about Irina LOL. Liked Hingis as she matured and got more mature.

    • @JaNeZoKu
      @JaNeZoKu 4 года назад +3

      Irina was talented but lazy.

    • @tomgraham3206
      @tomgraham3206 3 года назад

      @@JaNeZoKu Irina was one of the most gifted players I've seen in terms of what she could do with her racket. Just had a bad attitude on court.

  • @marcusreins6679
    @marcusreins6679 2 года назад

    I love it when they show Serena in the stands being happy for Venus

  • @mesharialmotairi6196
    @mesharialmotairi6196 3 года назад +6

    I know you will watch this game after watching King richard 🤩

  • @ellenday2155
    @ellenday2155 3 месяца назад

    And she’s still playing 27 years later. I wasn’t even born when she made her US Open debut 😂 She is joy to watch and a forever legend ❤️

  • @roter13
    @roter13 4 года назад +18

    I totally forgot that Venus played with Yonex at one point.

  • @shairimanbadzri
    @shairimanbadzri 2 года назад

    Come after watching King Richard... Im Malaysian. Really lovesssssssss that movie n this family story

  • @jamesjamesdylan4real865
    @jamesjamesdylan4real865 3 года назад +6

    williams sisters turn tennis to family business,venus was like someone has to keep the family name going and serena was like dont worry sis am on to 21grandsams

    • @lolitvelasco4585
      @lolitvelasco4585 3 года назад +3

      Not only 21 just 23 gs over all but still going on.

  • @sebastianmartinez8737
    @sebastianmartinez8737 2 года назад

    What a great match! I would like to invite Venus to the cinema soon!

  • @NallahBrown
    @NallahBrown 3 года назад +4

    0:53 do you see that jump??? Period Venus!!!

  • @theepistemiccafe
    @theepistemiccafe 2 года назад

    Wow - every single handshake was ice cold by both players every match!

  • @tamarabello
    @tamarabello 3 года назад +6

    I wanted to be just like Venus and started playing tennis too.

  • @sanjeevf4
    @sanjeevf4 2 года назад

    That's why I consider movies, the books, the biographies... For all about the legends❤️❤️❤️... Never ever we can see these legends and feel the pain they faced🙏🥺🥺❤️❤️❤️❤️ Being an sports person m loving it along with the movies like King Richard & Dangal a movie inspired ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @yoshikay8787
    @yoshikay8787 4 года назад +7

    Wow!!! Whatta player!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

    • @VenusWilliams
      @VenusWilliams 2 года назад

      thanks so much for the love and support!

  • @tjones5399
    @tjones5399 3 года назад

    The movie was awesome. I always here abt Serena in the news more that Venus. Im son glad I went to the movie