Serena and Venus' level of play during this match was off the charts. Serena was desperate to win this title after the controversy of the US Open, and Venus wanted to defend her title from last year. Excellent match, probably the best they've ever played against each other.
When her game is on, Venus is absolutely stunning...I think that's why I always liked to watch her play more than Serena. I just think the way Venus plays is more aesthetically pleasing. Plus she is beautiful and have legs for days!
Wow! Wow! I'm surprised more people haven't seen this match. They were at each other. Kudos to both of them. Serena is truly great. Venus is crazy killing her with shots and she found a way. A high quality match. Winners all over. Amazing!
it highlights some of the differences... Venus is (- she always was) more athletic and aggressive at the net, Serena [like Davenport] absorbs pace better...Venus hits flatter but Serena's shots are heavier (quite a lot more spin and up to 10 mph faster on the Hawk-Eye / Pointracker readings). Serena's game has more intrinsic margin for error (more like ATP - type tennis) whereas Venus' shots are a lot riskier, if she wants to continuously aggressive, especially when playing someone like Serena. It's always been the case but these differences became more apparent the longer they were on the Tour.
I hate that this was played in Doha with NO atmosphere. These girls were crushing the ball and really making each other play, and yet the crowd just sat there. Had this been anywhere else or on a Grand Slam court the crowd would have been going nuts with the type of points they were playing. I think 2008 and 2009 were the best years for the Williams sisters playing each other; they finally saw that they can be competitors on the court and sisters off of it. Their matches here, at Wimbledon and the US Open were off the charts during these years!
hahahahaah! I laughed at 8:25-30 because of the great tennis these players have shown, better tennis than any other players can do, like I'm watching men's tennis, and Williams sisters 've brought up the quality of women's tennis. They are legends. So good!
I am sad that Venus lost this one but I love her "game on" attitude. So aggressive. She really took it to Serena. I think Venus needs to channel this level more often.
That was 6 years ago, you don't expect her to be that consistent day in day out.. It's not as easy as it looks and she's knows Venus's game, they practice together a lot and grew up playing together.... Moreover, it's how your game matches up against your opponent. It's all about how ready you are on that day, anything could happen.
Where was this Serena at the U.S. Open that year??? The way Serena played this match, she was way more agressive, would have beaten Kim if she played like this
Serena and Venus' level of play during this match was off the charts. Serena was desperate to win this title after the controversy of the US Open, and Venus wanted to defend her title from last year. Excellent match, probably the best they've ever played against each other.
I gotta say i do miss the days when Venus used to run like this. Was so phenomenal.
When her game is on, Venus is absolutely stunning...I think that's why I always liked to watch her play more than Serena. I just think the way Venus plays is more aesthetically pleasing. Plus she is beautiful and have legs for days!
Ikr! I love Venus's long body!!!
Jaquan exactly..
Wow! Wow! I'm surprised more people haven't seen this match. They were at each other. Kudos to both of them. Serena is truly great. Venus is crazy killing her with shots and she found a way. A high quality match. Winners all over. Amazing!
Best match played between the two. You'll never see points this physical elsewhere
it highlights some of the differences...
Venus is (- she always was) more athletic and aggressive at the net,
Serena [like Davenport] absorbs pace better...Venus hits flatter
but Serena's shots are heavier (quite a lot more spin and up to 10 mph faster on
the Hawk-Eye / Pointracker readings).
Serena's game has more intrinsic margin for error (more like ATP - type tennis) whereas Venus' shots are a lot riskier, if she wants to continuously aggressive, especially when playing someone like Serena.
It's always been the case but these differences became more apparent
the longer they were on the Tour.
I hate that this was played in Doha with NO atmosphere. These girls were crushing the ball and really making each other play, and yet the crowd just sat there. Had this been anywhere else or on a Grand Slam court the crowd would have been going nuts with the type of points they were playing. I think 2008 and 2009 were the best years for the Williams sisters playing each other; they finally saw that they can be competitors on the court and sisters off of it. Their matches here, at Wimbledon and the US Open were off the charts during these years!
Best woman's match after JuJu Divine Henin vs Amelie Mauresmo Wimbledon 2006 Final
wtf you talking about. That match was pants compared to 100s of matches!
You are so right the matches they had then were extraordinary. I have to say Venus should have won most of them!
Great gruelling match between the sisters. Love the tight editing too. No extraneous stuff after the point.
hahahahaah! I laughed at 8:25-30 because of the great tennis these players have shown, better tennis than any other players can do, like I'm watching men's tennis, and Williams sisters 've brought up the quality of women's tennis. They are legends. So good!
This match was intense
I wish this was played in YEC Istanbul, the crowd would've gone crazy !!
I think you’re right… If it were in Istanbul, May have made a difference
From what I remember, I thought this was one of the best matches they played, but the crowd was sooooo dead like smh!
Venus is amazing too! She played so well. I wish I could see that Venus for USOPEN 2012.
I am sad that Venus lost this one but I love her "game on" attitude. So aggressive. She really took it to Serena. I think Venus needs to channel this level more often.
From your mouth to Venus's ears. Lol
Their RR group this year was stacked with these 2 Dementieva and Kuzzy compared to the other group. Serena didn't lose a match
GOAT.
i love it
I bet Vee was sick to her stomach to lose this one- should have won!
My thoughts also
That was 6 years ago, you don't expect her to be that consistent day in day out.. It's not as easy as it looks and she's knows Venus's game, they practice together a lot and grew up playing together.... Moreover, it's how your game matches up against your opponent. It's all about how ready you are on that day, anything could happen.
Where was this Serena at the U.S. Open that year??? The way Serena played this match, she was way more agressive, would have beaten Kim if she played like this
Amin Good Job SERENA Vs Venus Williams Amin.
Venus wore Serena out lol.
venus was always great and made serena struggle eith her serve & volley.....but still serena is better :P