One of the best matches in 2002 🎉 This match reminded me of Monica’s loss to Lucic in 99 Wimbledon: 2 closely-contested tiebreaks, against youngsters and big servers. Fortunately, Monica took her chance well this time.
just watched that 99 3rd round match and Lucic played so aggressively and was on fire that day, Monica not so much dropped the ball really short though some of that was due to lucic's play... here in 2002 she was a much fitter and complete player , always loved when she played Tokyo .. if not for Martina and Lindsay being slightly at a higher level, Monica would have a few titled here
Her forehand lacks shape too - not enough spin. You can see how much groundstrokes have improved since this time amongst players outside the top 20 like Stevenson. Obviously Monica’s would hold up today.
Alexandra’s all-court game was SUCH a joy to watch. It’s a shame that injuries robbed her of clearly foreseeable success.
Really good tennis! And they actually both served well.
Thank you so much for posting these amazing Monica matches!!! ❤❤❤
Massive upload and match ❤️
One of the best matches in 2002 🎉
This match reminded me of Monica’s loss to Lucic in 99 Wimbledon: 2 closely-contested tiebreaks, against youngsters and big servers. Fortunately, Monica took her chance well this time.
just watched that 99 3rd round match and Lucic played so aggressively and was on fire that day, Monica not so much dropped the ball really short though some of that was due to lucic's play... here in 2002 she was a much fitter and complete player , always loved when she played Tokyo .. if not for Martina and Lindsay being slightly at a higher level, Monica would have a few titled here
Seles playing fearless tennis right to the last point of her career.
Wow amazing match
Love this match ❤
this was epic hitting from both ladies, incredible hard power tennis...
Monica's screams reveal the intensity of the match. Alexandra could hit as hard as a man.
Jesus, how many set points saved Monica in this match?
They should have been hitting a little harder 😮
I’m convinced that Alexandra Stevenson and Madison Keys are the same person. The only difference is their backhand production.
Stevenson's aces are out of the world.
Mala MO the best 🇧🇦🇧🇦
With better bh Stephenson would have been very good
I thought it looked damned good. She hit quite a few clean winners off that side. Shear power 1 hander.
Her forehand lacks shape too - not enough spin. You can see how much groundstrokes have improved since this time amongst players outside the top 20 like Stevenson. Obviously Monica’s would hold up today.
@@Ttjam1Seles' groundies would be even hit harder today because of the evolution of racket technology.