Had she not drawn Graf 10,000 times in Grand slams I think Novotna could have won another slam perhaps. But Graf new what a formidable opponent Novotna was. Novotna often gave Seles and Pierce fits as I recall. I got to watch Jana at Wimbledon for an exhibition around 2001 when I was visiting London. Tried like heck to get her autograph but didn't succeed. Was a highlight of my trip!!
@@househeadericmdhousehead9118I remember Novotna saying about Graf “whenever I was close to winning something big, she was in my way”. They met 11 times in slams, Graf winning 10 times.
That is the characteristic play of novotna. The moment she serves, she comes to the net and looks to volley most of the time. Her slice is second to none
Thanks for sharing. I am looking forward to seeing this match for so long. Jana played so brilliant, the volleys, the chip-and-charges, the lobes... Venus also played great in her first Wimbledon quarterfinal, and showed her sportsmanship in the end though suffering many points against her.
This upload has made my day! Thank you. 2 of my favourite players. Jana would go on to win the tournament and Venus grow to be a fine champion. Oh, and the BBC commentary! Plus when grass court tennis was grass court... Some fine net play from Jana, the exchange where she puts away the drive volley is brilliant.
Incredible Jana! Pure serve and volley game is the ultimate talent and ability in tennis. She is one who would have really been liberated if only there were racquet regulations, or even if wood continued. We would see history changed with all these hidden talents being more up there in results and titles. Jana Novotna, one of the tennis' true magicians. She is truly missed.
Thanks so much for this. Have wanted to see it for years. Venus's first Wimbledon Quarter Final. Her early days before she found her game to win at Wimbledon. Hawk Eye was really needed in 1998
I agree completely. It's like Pliskova last year when she smashed the umpires chair, people find anger and frustation more relatable if it doesn't happen all the time. I also think that's why people had such a negative reaction to Serenas outburst at the 2018 US Open, the public had kinda seen it all before. In her 20 years on court I think this is the most wound up I've ever seen Venus, that's testament to her poise and grace imo.
Mel1lvar no people had such a negative reaction to Serena being upset because she’s a black woman. Serena’s only been upset 4 times in her career, and they were all over very questionable calls, in very important moments. Male players go off more than she does and there is never that much backlash.
@@Mel1lvar No public hasnt. She actually hasnt gotten that angry that many times during a match. If you watch her play religiously you'd know that. Serena got hate like anyone who has dominated a sport for so long would have because so many want the underdog to win. Its why they still consider Serena v. Maria a "rivalry" when Serena has gotten the better of those matches.
@@JCole-fg3rr it's more that Serena has lost her cool in big matches and thus the public is more aware of it. The 2004 Capriati match was a travesty as was Indian Wells 2001 where Serena was 100% the victim. The 2009 match is an interesting one as we all agree it was a bizarre foot fault call but she handled it poorly. 2011 and 2018 were her fault entirely. Serena is 100% correct that a male player would never be called for code violation for 'thief' esp in a SLam final, never would be given a game penalty.... by anyone BUT Carlos Ramos who is consistently the most stringent ump on tour.
This was a masterclass in grass court tennis, it really was a case of the change in women's tennis, in came the power game. Novotna was a joy to watch, poor Venus, unlucky twice, but this was Jana's year.
It was also a masterclass of how to take advantage of racism which privileges favor you over your opponent. Novotna could have spoken up and acknowledged when her shots were clearly out, but she remained silent and benefited from the umpire’s racist calls.
thanks uploading this. I remember watching this on tv live. what a great match, and performance from both legends. this was the year the great Novotna won the title. and of course venus went on to win it many times later on.
Aaron Lecciones I love when someone who hasn’t walk in someone else’s shoes nor knows anything about their life or up bringing tries speak on behalf of them. You have no idea what it was like for them being black and trying to make it in a white sport. Nor do you know what it was like for Arthur Ashe or Althea Gibson. Venus felt as if she was being cheated which may have had deep rooted feelings from how she had been treated in previous tennis matches. You don’t know so don’t make judgements. Also this is the most I’ve ever seen Venus get angry she is one of the classiest woman to ever play the game and part of the reason there is equal prize money. Before you start judging people walk in their shoes. You do realize the reason there is a challenge system is due to how badly Serena Williams was cheated in a match before right? And all Serena could do at the time was accept the calls even though she knew they were cheating her. Let’s put you through countless situations where you’re treated differently than everyone else and put you under high stress environments where you are competing for millions of dollars and see how well you can handle it.
8:50 “I have never seen Venus lose it like that” Yeah, even to this day, I have never seen Venus lose it like that! Imagine keeping composure during the game for more than 20 years without even smashing the racket is just another level! Venus should be the role model for so many juniors striving to become pro!
I can understand Venus being upset there were some close calls. I got a little ticked when Pam Shriver tried to defend the one that hit the chalk that flew up. Venus was only 18 with immense pressure on her, especially playing someone that has had this much experience and knows the pressures well, I don't think it's fair to hold this against her. And she mellowed out a lot and got more focused. I miss Jana so much, I can't believe she's gone, and yes one of the best net players ever, I agree. All those doubles matches that she won, makes sense how the net play was so good.
Nice match from both players. I want to point out that Venus lost to eventual champion in 98, the finalists in 99, won in 2000 2001, lost to the 2002 and 03 in finals, won in 2005, 07, 08, lost to champ in 09 finals.
@@nreeldeep1 Unlikely. Because during 2000-2009, the only player which could beat Venus on grass was Serena(Not counting Jelena as she won against Venus when she was coming back from injury).
Watching these highlights is like going back in time and witnessing a significant change in tennis history. It marks the transition from the serve and volley type of game to the baseline and power game played by most women on the tour today. The two women have contrasting game styles. Jana plays a serve and volley type of game and doesn't even bother to play a flat backhand! She constantly uses a sliced backhand which leads to a low bounce on a grass court and puts pressure on the opponent. It is a breath of fresh air to see a female tennis player play like this. On the other hand, this game style is not very effective on other surfaces and with the courts being slowed down in recent years (so they say) this game style has become quite obsolete even on grass. Then again, Venus's power game nowadays has become the norm. When she first burst onto the scene she seemed to be able to sweep everyone aside with her raw power. However, with all the women having similar game styles these days, that surprise element is gone. This may be why she hasn't won a GS since 2008. I believe this lack of variety and depth is also why so many female tennis players have been winning GS in recent years and why it's so rare to see one dominating (excluding Serena Williams). It's difficult to identify a specific game style in most top players since they all play alike. One of my favourite players is Justine Henin. She was the perfect combination of old and modern.
She extremely cocky and rude. This match is the reason I don't like her and she's been so rude to other players. I agree she's matured and much more thoughtful these days.
Have you asked yourself why she was like that? The Williams sisters were not welcomed with open arms in this sport, these sisters had to stand up for themselves because no one liked the fact that they were winning!
@@tremaine861 Thing is, she was not winning at the time. She got much more humble when she became a champion, not to mention her current dignified status in the WTA.
I never saw any issue with Venus's attitude. She always looked her opponent in the eye and smiled gracefully after a match, even very early on in her career. Serena early on was quite cold but quickly matured. I have more issue with players like Kenin or Giorgi who are just appalling sports.
How I miss the days of versatility in play.. Different styles battling...Thesecdays, it's all about pounding the ball from the baseline.. Nothing else matters..
i had almost forgotten how good a grass court player Novotna was.she had the same feel around the net that Martina had.Venus was still a teenager and not ready to win the crown yet but the future would come soon enough.
Venus still had the class to shake the umpire's hand. A LOT of other players would not have. Shoutout to Novotna tho, I didn't know it at the time, but beating Venus Williams AND Martina Hingis in the same grand slam tournament? That is some epic stuff, also when both were playing fantastic tennis, Hingis at her best and Venus at the height of her physical powers.
Watching this match again, you can see how Jana had matured as a match player. I Think she sensed she had a nervous opponent and just bided her time, playing a very steady match and waiting for her moment.
Astonishing to see how many years Venus made it to quarter finals, semi finals and finals of this tournament. She's truly thee grass court specialist of her generation. My opinion of course
I think part of Venus's meltdown here was due to the fact that she'd put far too much pressure on herself. She probably genuinely thought she could win the tournament - if she had won this match, she would very possibly have done so.
I don't know, it is possible she beats Hingis in the semis but I would still slightly favor Hingis. Venus did not get her first slam win over Hingis until 2000, even though she had many wins in 98-99 in smaller tournaments. The winner of that match would definitely beat Tauziat in the final, the only reason the Novotna- Tauziat final was close is Tauziat was the only one out of Hingis, Novotna, Venus who regularly tried to make Jana pass off the backhand side, which is something she was not comfortable at all doing. Plus Jana in finals.
The match was tight but Venus was making too many errors to win. Jana was using her experience as well as her grass court game to stay ahead. Also Venus wouldn't have beaten Martina Hingis who would have won the title.
She would have had a chance at the title yes, but if I had to guess she loses to Hingis in the semis, and Hingis wins the title now. If she gets past HIngis she for sure beats Tauziat in the final I bet.
Loved Novotna. Her game and her nature. RIP Jana. Strange that when Hingis lost her cool she was labeled a "spolt brat" but when Venus looses it, it's cos she's young!!! There are loads of previous matches that swung on a "dodgy call" it's part of any game, no umpire, lines person etc are fool proof🤷
The beauty of Jana Novotna. Venus was outplayed in the end here. Nobody could have beaten Jana in that tournament. Was a good learning experience for her though...
I think Venus thought that if she went out there and played very well, she'd have too much for Jana, but when she realised that despite playing very well it was close, and often Jana was having the final answer in tough points, she started to come undone because it wasn't part of the plan. I think she didn't realise quite how formidable a player Jana was going into that match. Jana played beautifully.
Yana's game was so similar to 80s and 70s players like navratilova and evert. Almost a serve and volley and slice game. I think that's why it took her a while to win. It was almost outdated with all the big hitters coming up.
Venus was right each time, but those calls affected her badly, was so glad Novotna won this year, her brand of gorgeous tennis. Novotna kept her cool when she got a bad call, experience.
I admire Venus, what she did was nornal to all players who gut frustrated, and this is the only time I saw her, and to think she's 18 here?...no way near how Martina in the French 99 and Serena , well too many to count (who I also both admire),
Oh give me a break. You're racism is not winning. Please. Venus was so young and Jana at the end of her peaking career. Stick the racism up your ass. People don't want to hear it about a 20 year old tennis match. Channel your hate and go wipe old people's bottoms. End racism! Nothing racist about this match or these two Stars. RIP Jana 💔.
So rare for Venus to lose her composure, in many ways I've always felt she should have been called Serena because on court she is so serene. And I swear if anybody comments on this video saying there was some kind of conspiracy against Venus going on here I'll have some strong words for them. Thanks for the upload, it's always great to see Venus play on grass.
Mel1lvar: Venus was on the receiving end of several very bad calls in a Wimbledon quarterfinal, no less. If you knowingly refuse to see the obvious then you’re not worthy to share your “strong words” with anyone.
So unusual for Venus to lose her cool like that. She is normally so classy and subdued. I've always been a huge fan of hers. The calls were close... but not sure I'd say it was rampantly against her. What bothers me most is people trying to say this had anything to do with race. Give me a break... those balls were close and there were plenty of White folks getting bad close calls too that week. Great play from Jana, to be expected on her home court. Ironically, it would later become the home court of Venus. Both great champions.
I completely agree. These calls were close and certainly not ridiculous...in stark contrast to Serena Capriati match in 2004 USO which really were atrocious.
Hi, I'm sorry if I bother you, thank you very much for your beautiful tennis videos. Please don't you also own the matches of Jana Novotná or Petr Korda and their achievements, I have been looking for them for a long time, but no one wants to show her success in Wimbledon 1998 or the Australian Open 1998. Thank you very much in advance for your answer and above all I wish you good health. Best regards Dominik :)
That is y i love the sisters...they were humiliated a lot...in response...they had to do better....remember in their prime...they were number 1 and 2...
I love venus and serena around more these days thinking they had to play all the players i love from old days - steffi jana monica conchita aranxa etc etc
Venus is obviously one of it not the fastest player of all time (I give Clijsters #1 spot personally but she's top three with Serena and Clijsters) but people forget how much of a jock Novotna was. She's damn quick
Venus does have struggles against good S&Vs because both her returns and passing shots are her weaker parts. In her early careers she could not predict slices well which also brought to the loss - this improved a lot from 1999 on, but has relapsed so badly (due to her backhand falling from her best weapon to her worst by 2010). But there is no more good slicers and S&Vers anymore so we couldn't test how bad Venus is at them today.
No it's not true ....she was only 17 in this match....in Her early matches with the best players the problem in Her close defeats was the fact she wasn't playing percentage tennis like novotna/sanchez ect she was too agressive it resulted by lots of unforced errors in the wrong moment of the match ...and the good S&Vs from her generation henin and mauresmo she has no problems with them beating them all the time
@@apaarmaheshwari8673 no way her backhand is working anymore. I think she suffered an injury around 2006 which would virtually lead her to reconstruct her game. It is as if she no longer trust her backhand anymore after 2009 and went for the forehand which is more error prone even after the adjustments.
@@peterzhou9267 Maybe you aren't watching then. I saw so many Australian open and WTA finals videos. Her backhand is fine. Yes I know the power she had back then isn't there but still it is strong.
just came to say, that move novotna does @3:12 play is sick af. all the nonsense aside..that move was cat like reflexes sexy. okay sure it's practiced but damn.
If it had been Serena she would have threatened to beat the shit out of the linesperson. Venus is always a lady... weird to see her so angry. Novotna of course classy. RIP.
That ball Venus questioned was well in . I think she could’ve believe Novotna ability to get to her winners ( shots that would’ve been winners against everyone else) . Venus is young here and her maturity level is where it’s at because Novotna shots keep coming back. She’s 18 but her father taught her that the world would hate them and when things go against her in her mind then boom , my father was right. No one cares about her color. There isn’t a player on the tour that feels they haven’t gotten a bad call. Even though , here, Venus dint receive a bad call. I’m watching this on a very big screen and both in question touched the line. Now the call against Serena vs capriati at open was a true rip off, Serena hit a backhand down the line a foot inside the line and sideline that the umpire over ruled as out. That umpire lost her job forever.
Pam shiver saying shes Never seem her lose her temper. She 17, so you have not been watching her for that long. Also how many GS singles titles did you win Pam ?
So strange to see that Venus is still playing and Jana is not here anymore. RIP one of the best net player ever. Love them both.♥️♥️😢
The sisters were the reason for Hawkeye
RIP Jana. This match was almost 6 years before Coco was born.
Venus is the PAST of tennis.
@@angelflorespacheco8992 WAHAHHAHAHAHAHAH !!! Not
@@angelflorespacheco8992and what à past. Her legacy is phenomenal.
Novotna was one of my favourite tennis players ever. So happy when she finally won this year. Rest In Peace
Had she not drawn Graf 10,000 times in Grand slams I think Novotna could have won another slam perhaps. But Graf new what a formidable opponent Novotna was. Novotna often gave Seles and Pierce fits as I recall. I got to watch Jana at Wimbledon for an exhibition around 2001 when I was visiting London. Tried like heck to get her autograph but didn't succeed. Was a highlight of my trip!!
I like her style of play int he same vein of navratilova. Pressure all the time and ending the point with finesse volleys
@@househeadericmdhousehead9118I remember Novotna saying about Graf “whenever I was close to winning something big, she was in my way”. They met 11 times in slams, Graf winning 10 times.
Great player👍
We'll never forget you, sweet and dear Jana. You used to be a star shining on the courts. Now, you are a star shining in the sky...
Amazing match here by Novotna! Novotna was a wonderful champion and person, and she will never be forgotten.
That is the characteristic play of novotna. The moment she serves, she comes to the net and looks to volley most of the time. Her slice is second to none
Absolutely loved to watching jana play her brand of tennis such a class player gone to soon!
thanks for the upload
RIP Jana...One of my favorite to watch....No one plays the net game like you anymore, and you and Navratilova were the best in that. I miss your game.
Thanks for sharing. I am looking forward to seeing this match for so long. Jana played so brilliant, the volleys, the chip-and-charges, the lobes... Venus also played great in her first Wimbledon quarterfinal, and showed her sportsmanship in the end though suffering many points against her.
Jacques Hsu I’ve always loved her LOBES, too.
Novotna’s crowning Wimbledon playing her best not just in the final but here too . So sad we lost her at such a young age .
Len Welch it is so upsetting that we lost her. I was so happy when she finally won. She wanted it so bad and never gave up on her dream.
How did we lose her?
@@jaspartheghost526 she's passed away november 2017. cancer
@@adam.mikhail that is sad! what kind of cancer?
@@Hever73 I'm not so sure. the media just said 'long cancer battle'
This upload has made my day! Thank you. 2 of my favourite players. Jana would go on to win the tournament and Venus grow to be a fine champion. Oh, and the BBC commentary! Plus when grass court tennis was grass court... Some fine net play from Jana, the exchange where she puts away the drive volley is brilliant.
Incredible Jana! Pure serve and volley game is the ultimate talent and ability in tennis. She is one who would have really been liberated if only there were racquet regulations, or even if wood continued. We would see history changed with all these hidden talents being more up there in results and titles. Jana Novotna, one of the tennis' true magicians. She is truly missed.
Thanks so much for this. Have wanted to see it for years. Venus's first Wimbledon Quarter Final. Her early days before she found her game to win at Wimbledon. Hawk Eye was really needed in 1998
Venus was game but no match for Jana
17:30 Epic reaction from Venus 😂
It's so rare to see her emetions on the court !
RIP Novotna !! 🙏🙏
I actually think it's cool seeing Venus lose her temper - it's so rare
Yeah I agree
I agree completely. It's like Pliskova last year when she smashed the umpires chair, people find anger and frustation more relatable if it doesn't happen all the time.
I also think that's why people had such a negative reaction to Serenas outburst at the 2018 US Open, the public had kinda seen it all before.
In her 20 years on court I think this is the most wound up I've ever seen Venus, that's testament to her poise and grace imo.
Mel1lvar no people had such a negative reaction to Serena being upset because she’s a black woman. Serena’s only been upset 4 times in her career, and they were all over very questionable calls, in very important moments. Male players go off more than she does and there is never that much backlash.
@@Mel1lvar No public hasnt. She actually hasnt gotten that angry that many times during a match. If you watch her play religiously you'd know that. Serena got hate like anyone who has dominated a sport for so long would have because so many want the underdog to win. Its why they still consider Serena v. Maria a "rivalry" when Serena has gotten the better of those matches.
@@JCole-fg3rr it's more that Serena has lost her cool in big matches and thus the public is more aware of it. The 2004 Capriati match was a travesty as was Indian Wells 2001 where Serena was 100% the victim. The 2009 match is an interesting one as we all agree it was a bizarre foot fault call but she handled it poorly. 2011 and 2018 were her fault entirely. Serena is 100% correct that a male player would never be called for code violation for 'thief' esp in a SLam final, never would be given a game penalty.... by anyone BUT Carlos Ramos who is consistently the most stringent ump on tour.
This match is legendary because we see the serve and volley game at its very best at the Grass Courts of Wimbledon.
This was a masterclass in grass court tennis, it really was a case of the change in women's tennis, in came the power game. Novotna was a joy to watch, poor Venus, unlucky twice, but this was Jana's year.
It was also a masterclass of how to take advantage of racism which privileges favor you over your opponent. Novotna could have spoken up and acknowledged when her shots were clearly out, but she remained silent and benefited from the umpire’s racist calls.
graceful lady she was. stoked she won that year, RIP
Two Legends. Unlike today, not that many unforced errors. RIP Jana Novotna.
thanks uploading this. I remember watching this on tv live. what a great match, and performance from both legends. this was the year the great Novotna won the title. and of course venus went on to win it many times later on.
Brilliant Jana was a fave of mine & Wimbledon 98 was her year
Drama Point 8:12
Freak Out 13:14
Venus was right on both occasions
legend
hahaha, those sisters are soooo like that. hahahaha. Good riddance! The victim mentality is so strong with them.
Aaron Lecciones I love when someone who hasn’t walk in someone else’s shoes nor knows anything about their life or up bringing tries speak on behalf of them. You have no idea what it was like for them being black and trying to make it in a white sport. Nor do you know what it was like for Arthur Ashe or Althea Gibson. Venus felt as if she was being cheated which may have had deep rooted feelings from how she had been treated in previous tennis matches. You don’t know so don’t make judgements. Also this is the most I’ve ever seen Venus get angry she is one of the classiest woman to ever play the game and part of the reason there is equal prize money.
Before you start judging people walk in their shoes. You do realize the reason there is a challenge system is due to how badly Serena Williams was cheated in a match before right? And all Serena could do at the time was accept the calls even though she knew they were cheating her. Let’s put you through countless situations where you’re treated differently than everyone else and put you under high stress environments where you are competing for millions of dollars and see how well you can handle it.
Aaron Lecciones good riddance to who? Novotna is gone and Venus is still here.
1st one too close to call. 2nd one prob out. But the main problem was Novotna playing old school grass court tennis.
The great thing about her is nobody wanted to play her,all the greats .She was just amazing at times.
8:50 “I have never seen Venus lose it like that”
Yeah, even to this day, I have never seen Venus lose it like that! Imagine keeping composure during the game for more than 20 years without even smashing the racket is just another level! Venus should be the role model for so many juniors striving to become pro!
didnt even work with her sister though ;-)
The most animated venus has ever been in like 25 years of playing
such sad news about novotna life can be cruel may she rest in peace!! a great champion!!!
still cant believe she is no long with us. so sad, but happy memories of her on the tennis court.
Life is never cruel. It just is. Life is natural. Life doesn't mistreat anyone. Nor does it hold grudges or seek vengeance.
Novotna was a class act.
Coleman don't know what world you're living in....life mistreats plenty
Coleman ?? And what point are you trying to make. That it was her time to die?
@@nreeldeep1 Life can be very cruel.
I can understand Venus being upset there were some close calls. I got a little ticked when Pam Shriver tried to defend the one that hit the chalk that flew up. Venus was only 18 with immense pressure on her, especially playing someone that has had this much experience and knows the pressures well, I don't think it's fair to hold this against her. And she mellowed out a lot and got more focused. I miss Jana so much, I can't believe she's gone, and yes one of the best net players ever, I agree. All those doubles matches that she won, makes sense how the net play was so good.
ticked because chalk flew up?
08:35 and 13:25 for Drama!
graf and novotna have a terrible slice. it would destroy all the players of the wta today
Terrific or terrible? They are different in meaning.
@@nambelas I think he possibly means terrible in the original sense of the word "something that causes terror"
@Oliver McCall think he means terrible in the original sense of the word, "something that causes terror"
Baty’s slice is beautiful too
Nice match from both players. I want to point out that Venus lost to
eventual champion in 98, the finalists in 99, won in 2000 2001, lost to the
2002 and 03 in finals, won in 2005, 07, 08, lost to champ in 09 finals.
But for her sister, she woudl have destroyed the history books at wimbledon!!
also, in 2014 a tight match against Kvitova who eventually won the tittle, and the finals in 2017.
It's crazy to think she could almost have 12 Wimbledon titles!
@@cireewol Nope not necessarily. She might have lost those finals to other players.
@@nreeldeep1 Unlikely. Because during 2000-2009, the only player which could beat Venus on grass was Serena(Not counting Jelena as she won against Venus when she was coming back from injury).
Jana's beautiful backhand slice reminded me very much at times of Evonne Goolagong, a dual Wimbledon Singles Champion
Watching these highlights is like going back in time and witnessing a significant change in tennis history. It marks the transition from the serve and volley type of game to the baseline and power game played by most women on the tour today. The two women have contrasting game styles. Jana plays a serve and volley type of game and doesn't even bother to play a flat backhand! She constantly uses a sliced backhand which leads to a low bounce on a grass court and puts pressure on the opponent. It is a breath of fresh air to see a female tennis player play like this. On the other hand, this game style is not very effective on other surfaces and with the courts being slowed down in recent years (so they say) this game style has become quite obsolete even on grass.
Then again, Venus's power game nowadays has become the norm. When she first burst onto the scene she seemed to be able to sweep everyone aside with her raw power. However, with all the women having similar game styles these days, that surprise element is gone. This may be why she hasn't won a GS since 2008. I believe this lack of variety and depth is also why so many female tennis players have been winning GS in recent years and why it's so rare to see one dominating (excluding Serena Williams). It's difficult to identify a specific game style in most top players since they all play alike.
One of my favourite players is Justine Henin. She was the perfect combination of old and modern.
Do you have the SF between Novotna and Hingis?
People seem to forget how cocky Venus was during her early days, nothing to do with her current persona.
She extremely cocky and rude. This match is the reason I don't like her and she's been so rude to other players. I agree she's matured and much more thoughtful these days.
Have you asked yourself why she was like that? The Williams sisters were not welcomed with open arms in this sport, these sisters had to stand up for themselves because no one liked the fact that they were winning!
@@tremaine861 Thing is, she was not winning at the time. She got much more humble when she became a champion, not to mention her current dignified status in the WTA.
Um, okay...she was 18 years old there. Remember when you were 18, who wasn’t a bit clueless and cocky at 18...?
I never saw any issue with Venus's attitude. She always looked her opponent in the eye and smiled gracefully after a match, even very early on in her career. Serena early on was quite cold but quickly matured. I have more issue with players like Kenin or Giorgi who are just appalling sports.
How I miss the days of versatility in play.. Different styles battling...Thesecdays, it's all about pounding the ball from the baseline.. Nothing else matters..
RIP Jana.😔
TWO of the GREATEST ever!
i had almost forgotten how good a grass court player Novotna was.she had the same feel around the net that Martina had.Venus was still a teenager and not ready to win the crown yet but the future would come soon enough.
Even to this day in 2022, this has to be the biggest tantrum Ive ever seen from Venus, that's how rare it is for her.
The great Venus Williams in her teenage years learning valuable lessons for her future success.
Venus still had the class to shake the umpire's hand. A LOT of other players would not have. Shoutout to Novotna tho, I didn't know it at the time, but beating Venus Williams AND Martina Hingis in the same grand slam tournament? That is some epic stuff, also when both were playing fantastic tennis, Hingis at her best and Venus at the height of her physical powers.
Watching this match again, you can see how Jana had matured as a match player. I Think she sensed she had a nervous opponent and just bided her time, playing a very steady match and waiting for her moment.
Astonishing to see how many years Venus made it to quarter finals, semi finals and finals of this tournament. She's truly thee grass court specialist of her generation. My opinion of course
Venus was right on all of those calls. Live for the drama! Keep it coming please!!!
prove it b****.
I think part of Venus's meltdown here was due to the fact that she'd put far too much pressure on herself. She probably genuinely thought she could win the tournament - if she had won this match, she would very possibly have done so.
I don't know, it is possible she beats Hingis in the semis but I would still slightly favor Hingis. Venus did not get her first slam win over Hingis until 2000, even though she had many wins in 98-99 in smaller tournaments. The winner of that match would definitely beat Tauziat in the final, the only reason the Novotna- Tauziat final was close is Tauziat was the only one out of Hingis, Novotna, Venus who regularly tried to make Jana pass off the backhand side, which is something she was not comfortable at all doing. Plus Jana in finals.
Since novotna won that year Venus nearly won this match and was definitely in the mix to win that year
losing in 2 sets idn't "nearly won this match".
Scott E 7-5, 7-6 is an extremely tight straight set win.
The match was tight but Venus was making too many errors to win. Jana was using her experience as well as her grass court game to stay ahead. Also Venus wouldn't have beaten Martina Hingis who would have won the title.
She would have had a chance at the title yes, but if I had to guess she loses to Hingis in the semis, and Hingis wins the title now. If she gets past HIngis she for sure beats Tauziat in the final I bet.
Loved Novotna. Her game and her nature. RIP Jana.
Strange that when Hingis lost her cool she was labeled a "spolt brat" but when Venus looses it, it's cos she's young!!!
There are loads of previous matches that swung on a "dodgy call" it's part of any game, no umpire, lines person etc are fool proof🤷
Oh please. Venus has never had any other outbursts like that
@@Wilfred244 and it wasn't neither Martina or Venus fault. It's the coward crowd
The beauty of Jana Novotna. Venus was outplayed in the end here. Nobody could have beaten Jana in that tournament. Was a good learning experience for her though...
I think Venus thought that if she went out there and played very well, she'd have too much for Jana, but when she realised that despite playing very well it was close, and often Jana was having the final answer in tough points, she started to come undone because it wasn't part of the plan. I think she didn't realise quite how formidable a player Jana was going into that match. Jana played beautifully.
Novotna went back out to the court after winning to applaud the crowd in 1998, similar to what everyone is doing now. She was ahead of her time
Why did she applaud them
Can you upload the semi against Hingis, I was hoping to see that match bc I've missed it but I couldn't find it on UA-cam!!
That's one of my favorite matches! I hope it gets uploaded
That is uploaded.I can't paste the link since I m viewing from my mobile.please search by Jana novotna you will find it
Yana's game was so similar to 80s and 70s players like navratilova and evert. Almost a serve and volley and slice game. I think that's why it took her a while to win. It was almost outdated with all the big hitters coming up.
Novotona is on a roll. Her footwork is owesome.
Venus was right each time, but those calls affected her badly, was so glad Novotna won this year, her brand of gorgeous tennis. Novotna kept her cool when she got a bad call, experience.
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Jana was such a wonderful player who passed too soon.
Venus then went to win Wimbledon 5 times. Without comment.
The 1st one was too close to call but the 2nd one was clearly out!
Umm, NO ! The far baseline seems to disappear on camera, I've seen it hundreds of times. Ok?
Jana Novotna served like Boris Becker.
The serve motion is so similar even in year 2023.
Venus William's surely had a temper by all measures,
Such a springy sound when they hit the ball. Were the string tensions looser in those days?.
I admire Venus, what she did was nornal to all players who gut frustrated, and this is the only time I saw her, and to think she's 18 here?...no way near how Martina in the French 99 and Serena , well too many to count (who I also both admire),
All humans learn from their inmadurate.... At 18 or 19 years you are still learning who to be a good behavior
Jana Novotna had an amazing service power.
I was 8 when I saw this match live. I was so mad for Venus when that ball wasn't called out. Only time I've ever seen her get that mad on court.
Thank God for Hawkeye. They were out to get the Williams sisters
Oh give me a break. You're racism is not winning. Please. Venus was so young and Jana at the end of her peaking career. Stick the racism up your ass. People don't want to hear it about a 20 year old tennis match. Channel your hate and go wipe old people's bottoms. End racism! Nothing racist about this match or these two Stars. RIP Jana 💔.
@@househeadericmdhousehead9118 The interesting part is he/she never mentioned race...YOU did.
Endokuken no...BUT it was heavily implied.
@@endokuken1678 Exactly smh lol
That ball was so inside the lines, side and baseline
RIP Jana.
So rare for Venus to lose her composure, in many ways I've always felt she should have been called Serena because on court she is so serene.
And I swear if anybody comments on this video saying there was some kind of conspiracy against Venus going on here I'll have some strong words for them.
Thanks for the upload, it's always great to see Venus play on grass.
Mel1lvar: Venus was on the receiving end of several very bad calls in a Wimbledon quarterfinal, no less. If you knowingly refuse to see the obvious then you’re not worthy to share your “strong words” with anyone.
So unusual for Venus to lose her cool like that. She is normally so classy and subdued. I've always been a huge fan of hers. The calls were close... but not sure I'd say it was rampantly against her. What bothers me most is people trying to say this had anything to do with race. Give me a break... those balls were close and there were plenty of White folks getting bad close calls too that week. Great play from Jana, to be expected on her home court. Ironically, it would later become the home court of Venus. Both great champions.
I completely agree. These calls were close and certainly not ridiculous...in stark contrast to Serena Capriati match in 2004 USO which really were atrocious.
I see the temper tantrums run deep in Williams family.
Pam Shriver is the biggest Williamses apologist. Chalk even flew up @17:27 and she still defended Venus's complaint about the ball being out.
the era of the whiny williams sisters. Thank god they are gone now. Tennis Back to being classy again.
Unfair these two played in QF. It was a final really.
Thanks!!!!
Thank goodness tennis has hawk eye.
Thats why Hawk Eye is good, not just players can get upset, Fans too, Hawkeye is good for everyone.
That was waaay out!!
Hi, I'm sorry if I bother you, thank you very much for your beautiful tennis videos. Please don't you also own the matches of Jana Novotná or Petr Korda and their achievements, I have been looking for them for a long time, but no one wants to show her success in Wimbledon 1998 or the Australian Open 1998. Thank you very much in advance for your answer and above all I wish you good health. Best regards Dominik :)
The first drama-ed call was actually correct, the ball was so in. Not the 2nd one though, which was clearly out.
That is y i love the sisters...they were humiliated a lot...in response...they had to do better....remember in their prime...they were number 1 and 2...
And they doped a lot ,allowed by The WADA. Without Steroide they would have won several less tittles.
Michaela Gischas yeah yeah steroids huh 😂
@@arathgomez615 fuck u
Michaela Gischas You’re a moron! Your mother doped!!
@@michaelagischas Venus and Serena are incredible human beings. The world is a better place because of them.
Thats the same umpire that was in the Final of Serena vs Venus Wimbledon 2003
I love venus and serena around more these days thinking they had to play all the players i love from old days - steffi jana monica conchita aranxa etc etc
dfq magic @3:17
Venus is obviously one of it not the fastest player of all time (I give Clijsters #1 spot personally but she's top three with Serena and Clijsters) but people forget how much of a jock Novotna was. She's damn quick
Regardless of the 1 or 2 points she maybe should have won I dont think it would have any effect on the outcome. Yana was untouchable that year!
I think it's because Venus felt annoyed with Novotna's game.... anyway she's human, everyone can get angry...
I always love to hit the ball harder and near or on the lines when the other player complains they thought my shots were out
the geminis borg, rafa, steffi, davenport, venus, clisters.. have you seen them smash rackets??
Wow, Venus was right on both occasions... Rip Jana, at least Jana finally won Wimbledon that year after several disappointments.
Serena must have learned her drama skills from big sis.
Venus does have struggles against good S&Vs because both her returns and passing shots are her weaker parts. In her early careers she could not predict slices well which also brought to the loss - this improved a lot from 1999 on, but has relapsed so badly (due to her backhand falling from her best weapon to her worst by 2010). But there is no more good slicers and S&Vers anymore so we couldn't test how bad Venus is at them today.
No it's not true ....she was only 17 in this match....in Her early matches with the best players the problem in Her close defeats was the fact she wasn't playing percentage tennis like novotna/sanchez ect she was too agressive it resulted by lots of unforced errors in the wrong moment of the match ...and the good S&Vs from her generation henin and mauresmo she has no problems with them beating them all the time
Her backhand is still very good. Don't know what you are saying.
@@apaarmaheshwari8673 no way her backhand is working anymore. I think she suffered an injury around 2006 which would virtually lead her to reconstruct her game. It is as if she no longer trust her backhand anymore after 2009 and went for the forehand which is more error prone even after the adjustments.
@@peterzhou9267 Maybe you aren't watching then. I saw so many Australian open and WTA finals videos. Her backhand is fine. Yes I know the power she had back then isn't there but still it is strong.
just came to say, that move novotna does @3:12 play is sick af. all the nonsense aside..that move was cat like reflexes sexy. okay sure it's practiced but damn.
Me encanta Venus una excelente atleta
Grow up venus
.ball was on the line twice
There you go!! Another cheating by Umpire to williams.
That was about the only time we ever saw Venus behaving like Serena. She still showed more restraint and respect here than lil sis has at times.
Showing your emotion and questioning terrible officiating is not disrespectful.
True
@@JCole-fg3rr even that has manners we love Venus but not ruderena and f language rena
Ramesh Kumar Serena isn’t rude and there is nothing wrong with expressing her emotions.
@@JCole-fg3rr hahah
If it had been Serena she would have threatened to beat the shit out of the linesperson. Venus is always a lady... weird to see her so angry. Novotna of course classy. RIP.
That ball Venus questioned was well in . I think she could’ve believe Novotna ability to get to her winners ( shots that would’ve been winners against everyone else) . Venus is young here and her maturity level is where it’s at because Novotna shots keep coming back. She’s 18 but her father taught her that the world would hate them and when things go against her in her mind then boom , my father was right. No one cares about her color. There isn’t a player on the tour that feels they haven’t gotten a bad call. Even though , here, Venus dint receive a bad call. I’m watching this on a very big screen and both in question touched the line. Now the call against Serena vs capriati at open was a true rip off, Serena hit a backhand down the line a foot inside the line and sideline that the umpire over ruled as out. That umpire lost her job forever.
Pam shiver saying shes Never seem her lose her temper. She 17, so you have not been watching her for that long. Also how many GS singles titles did you win Pam ?
Pam won 22 grand slam doubles title including all 4 calendar year slams in 1984.
Compared to nowadays tennis, Venus didn't use powerful enough passing shots and smashes in too many cases.
Venus was outplayed....pure and simple.
2023 and Venus will play at the Australian Open.