Serena Williams' debut at the US Open! | US Open 1998
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- Serena Williams has won the US Open a record six times and has 101 singles match wins to her name. Come with us as we take you back to the start, where her record-breaking US Open journey began...
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Who's here after watching King Richard. I am obsessed with the Williams Sisters journey.
literally finished it 10 minutes ago, I wonder if they'll do a part 2 focusing on Serena
You are so right I’ve been trying to learn everything about them I have so much more respect for the whole family after the movie I didn’t know how loving the father and mother were
Same. I’m obsessed and now a tennis fan😂 I could watch tennis all day now. The skills it takes to be competitive really impresses/interests me. I wish I was introduced to the sport at a young age, I think I would’ve liked it😭
🙋🏽♀️
@@albertcallwood5478 have respect for the sisters so much that i played tennis for years wanting to be like Serena, but not so much Richard. He left his other family of 5 behind to marry Serena and Venus’ mother and never gave the other kids on his side the time of day. You don’t father children just to leave them in the dust
She was in another class from this lady. The Williams sisters changed womans tennis forever. The strength the power, the speed
The big caboose
@ILLEGITIMATE DEMENTED Joe lol. Honestly, when I watched Williams for the first time and dominating, I sometime wonder if that's a man vs woman because it looks unfair. I feel like I am watching a woman with strength of a man against woman and I lost interest in the match. Perhaps she has high level of testosterones? Today, in Olympics they banned females runners from that sort of thing. I know it's a controversial topic but if they can test her and found out she doesn't have high level of testosterones, then her talents is accepted, otherwise there's always the question of what if.
@@reptilexcq2 your statement is obviously racist. Did you feel the same way about Navratilova in the 80's? The DSD athletes in track is also racist because it affect mostly African athletes. Plus there is no test for DSD athletes in any other sports than athletic. Plus Sakkari of Greece is much more ripped than Serena and she isn't close to being number 1 in the world.
@ILLEGITIMATE DEMENTED Joe
Jalousy will give you heart diseases.
@@reptilexcq2
Jalousy will give you heart diseases. Serena Williams is a legend and changed the game of tennis.
There will never be a more powerful shift in sports than that of the Williams’ sisters. They came in loud and making a statement.
With the hair and everything lol
Mike Tyson ?
Michael Jordan?
@@johnre5342 In terms of just being feared by the competition, I might compare them. But when you consider that Tyson's reign only lasted half a decade at best, while Serena's was over 15 years, then they aren't really comparable.
@@MACK0142 the original comment was about making a shift in sports and coming in loud and changing everything.Mike tyson did that. The comment wasn't about longevity or for how long they played. The comment was about the immediate impact they had. Just as mike tyson had.
This is a remarkable journey. Imagine that in 1998 more than 20 years ago, Serena was just making her debut. Now, she almost holds the record for Grand Slam titles won! This is amazing!
"she doesnt almost holds" She holds it...
@@chrisarmelseyibayebek4977 Yes, she holds it for black people. For white people, there is Margaret with more.
@@peter130476 23 is the black and white record in professionnal tennis, No one but some people Who can digest that "horrible truth" give a shit about the amateur erea...
@@peter130476 just tell me one thing. Do you get paid for being a racist ?
She does hold the record. Court won like 11 gs in the open era and most people who are basically illiterate don't even know the importance of open era and how tough and challenging it is.
I’m so glad their mom decided to put those braids and beads in their hair. Very iconic, for two of the greatest players of all time.
Crazy! I just watched Venus debut and she was supper like, jolly and finess. Watching Sereena, she's TOTALLY DIFFERENT! She's all powerful and dominant. JEEZUZ!!!
She was hungry to stand on her own🥰
Serena is power speed precision lethal
She is the greatest. She is the whole package...mental toughness, strength and power...she had a big target on her back since the beginning and welcomed it...talk about pressure!!!!👀
Mental toughness? Really?
She has a history of mental weakness and poor sportsmanship.
There are two incidents that stand out:
She bullied a lineswoman.
She bullied the umpire and indirectly Osaka.
She gets undeserved accolades for obvious reasons.
To me her legacy is trash even if she wins 30 slams.
@@Thisisfifty..she is the greatest...
@@Thisisfifty She is the greatest
Yes, she is the -Greatest Of All Time -GOAT 🐐
After watching the Movie, I've been looking at Serena play every chance I get. AMAZING!
who's here after King Richard trailer just dropped?
She had speed, power, agility, precision, tenacity, and just checked all of the boxes!
She was fearless had confidence and was a machine.
Didn't realize how great I had it watching tennis at this time when I was a kid this was all that I knew!
King Richard bought me back to these masterpiece plays . They truly have a gift
*Brought
They try to beat her by making her run from one point to another & she gets the ball against all odds & with so much strength the opponent can’t even hit or make it over the net. Love to see it! She proved all these people wrong
And this was before she perfected her serve. They would say the William sisters were all power no finesse, lol. She finesse the heck outta this tournament.
@Keke Snow Tarot actually that is exactly what some (who shall remain nameless) of the commentators kept saying for a while when she and Venus turned pro.
The William’s sisters are the GOATs. Perhaps no one will ever again affect tennis the way they have.
absolutely 💯
I agree! The Williams’ sisters are the best of the best. 🌟
TOTALLY AGREE ISHI THEY WERE BRILLIANT TO WATCH NO ONE WILL EVET MATCH THEM 👍👍
Serena Williams has a little one..... definitely the legacy will continue
Totally agree. I only hope they are more young African Americans that can impact the sport. It's a fantastic sport and great for youth and also people of all ages.
She's hand down the greatest in this sport, just look at how calm yet calculated she is!
you haven't seen me
Yonex will forever regret not sponsoring the Williams Sisters. Thank you Wilson came through
Did they actually not sponsor them??? Why? That was a really dumb decision.
@@gk891 They hand Hingis.
@@MrBjorn6 Did that mean that they couldn't sponsor Venus and Serena as well?
I’m here after watching king Richard I’ve always loved Venus and Serena but I now obsessed 🤩 with them
The Willam sisters not only dominated for decades but definitely made Tennis more interesting to watch!! Still in awe of how none of their beads fell to the ground whilst playing this rigorous sport. That's amazing 👏🏾
I know! As a young black girl, I was so proud to see them in their beads.
Sunshine, they lost some beads when they played-even lost some points because of the beads!📿
Two decades
Simply..impossible to fall off...
@@ivoryreese8611 Yes, I remember those beads falling....
Wow, Serena looks so beautiful in the match against Pratt. She is a real beauty
Simply an immense talent. It's so beautiful to see her blossom and to see how shes carved her name in history as one of the best, if not the best tennis players of all time. To think that she and Venus would change the world of tennis forever with their style of tennis. Truly gifted and world-class talent, Serena Williams.
me better than her
They are the best tennis players of all time.
@@youtubecommenter1000 You haven't seen me play
Not just one of the best, the 🐐 GOAT!
Look at her footwork, her positioning. all athletes can learn from her confidence out there, very fun to watch.
Yes, that footwork is pure athleticism!!
13:55 …That smile from Serena after that point was everything. That’s when Serena suddenly realized to herself , I’m gonna be great.
Yeahh...you are so right. Something about that smile hit me hard and i couldn't understand why i felt that way until i saw your comment and am like...yeahhh that's it
I read that she first debuted in Quebec City when she was 14. I would really wish to see that also 😭
The beginning of a brilliant era.Serena Williams thank you so very much for the memories. ❤️😊🙌
Came here after seeing the trailer for King Richard. Hope they deliver bcuz Venus and Serena both deserve it!!
I hope the movie met your expectations because it certainly exceeded mine. Now I'm binging on their highlights lol
Serena is known as the best server ever but I've never seen a player who can scare the server like she can. When you see her crowding in and blister returns back, you can sense the panic.
Also the awareness and skill to do 3:38
Serena plays so phenomenal. I see why she and Venus so great. I saw King Richard movie and their coach Rick Maci he . Rick treated Serena and Venus just like they were his own kids, plus Richard and Oracene discipline and train and loved them everyday.
Now I wanna watch more highlights of the Serena/Spirlea match. Serena was all over that court and Spirlea was a tough player
Who’s here after watching her play her final game tonight? 😭👑🐐❤️
Immense returner she invented never giving up in the long rallies but all that was talked about is her power. Glad we can watch this greatness for ourself now, and judge for ourselves.
Exactly!!!
3:38 is one example
Straight fire 🔥!!! For over 20 years!!!
Anyone else roaming UA-cam finding old film after watching the new King Richard trailer?
Her and her sisiter changed the game of Tennis forever.. Took a pure finess sport and turned it into power ...
Monica Seles started the women's power game not the Williams.
Venus & Serena put womans tennis on the map and changed it forever
Women's tennis has always been on the map before the Williams sister.
🔥 - Exactly, Venus and Serena were groundbreaking... You can tell by all of the negativity in the comments section... SALUTE TO VENUS AND SERENA ! ❤️👏🏼👏🏼
@@marcus.g.4273 now all the girls wanna have a big serve like them and have powerful ground strokes
Woman’s tennis was great way before the Williams. Martina, Steffi, Monica, Lindsay were all amazing champions.
@@davidparker8309 That’s your opinion & that’s so cute 😅 However we know better
Serena's footwork is probably her most underacted attribute.
The Movie King Richard is Excellent... Will should be nominated for an Oscar
I think he will be honestly. Well deserved
Nominated and likely top 3 in the list.
Just don't slap no one 😅
She began her us open career with a third-round exit and finished her career with a third-round exit. That is kind of powerful. Some kind of spiritual connection if you ask me. Would have liked to see her go all the way, but stuff happens. Thank you, Serena - for everything.
Nothing spiritual about that
What a legendary career and to lose in the 3rd round at US open in 1998 and 2022 just made this come full circle....WHAT A LIFE TO LIVE !!
The crowd seems so transfixed. So as though to say. "We've never seen tennis like this" Serena's expression. You're not letting us in, we're knocking down door and coming in
I bet she said she wanted the same style venus had lol. It was so cute when she said she was always trying to be like venus. Little sisters are something ❤
No-one looked at this girl and realised they were looking at the greatest tennis player of all time. I miss this lady on court. Anyone who saw her, was blessed to watch her
Williams were able to see the future,the transformation were supernatural!!
Those who think that you can just belt a tennis ball with brute force have no idea...technique is all important.
Never knew they played this match. The media must have totally hyped it based on Venus' semi against Spirlea the previous year.
Rocking those Beads!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥
I remember when they had news stories about how those beads where distracting in the game of tennis. I also remember the news stories about how they grunted too much. SMH.
I remember when the people would laugh at them for rocking their beads.
@@rueben44 me too
@@rueben44 the grunts as well. Nobody would talk to them on the tour but they had each other.
Yes they had each other and you're correct they had a hard time yet they were winning made a lot them retire.
I used to love watching their matches. They were definitely a sensation and a shock at that time.
Serena you are a true champ from day one!!!
Amazing how different the game was back then. Racket and string tech has changed so much - coming in on 90% of these approach shots would end in an easy passing shot nowadays.
Serena annihilated opponents totally !! 💕💝💞❤️ S E R E N A. LIVING LEGEND !!!
can venus and serena bring the beads back for one doubles match?!?!😂😅
That would be funny but I remember when they got rid of them because their beads were falling off and they were tripping over them. The Queens can't afford to have those type of self-inflicted hazards in their life!
Right. Lol.
Hahahahaha
That would be awesome
The beads are played out now!
I would love to see it since i didnt witness it.
There will never be any other greats like the Williams sisters!!! They put American women tennis on the map
She is insane!!!!!! This is so fun to watch
Who else is here after the King Richard movie?
Looking at the highlights alone I wouldve thought it was 6-0 6-0 Serena
exactly! ... the actual score was anything but "sizzling."
Me too)))
All of it but 13:43 tho! And Venus's reaction at 13:53!
This game told the world that Serena Williams had arrived. The intensity in her matches is unreal. Serena Williams is a legend in our lifetime. Saying that literally blows my mind.
Just think if she wouldn't have been beat by venus in a few of the early grand slams she would already be the record holder for the most grand slams ever
Her hair accessories so stunning.. Cant see it again in current era
Sorry but I have to disagree
Loved the hair as well
The hair was just a distraction
@@tiffanyrambo8040 a distraction?! To what? How well she played?! Her service and returns moved so fast for the ladies they barely knew how to perceive it. The beads were the last thing on their opponents minds 😂
Unless you mean a distraction for the sisters themselves.
As they got older and more experience the beads would fall on the court and cause them to trip so they were hazardous for certain!
Would love it if you posted the whole Serena/Spirlea match. That must have been so tense with all the drama that happened the previous year with the Williams family. I can't imagine the anxiety for both players.
What happend?
@@BEE-od3li Spirlea bumped into Venus as she was making her way to a seated break. She then laughed with her box about it whilst she was on the court and then made some comments about Venus during the press conference.
Especially since Serena won the second set 6-0!
🔥 - Serena is the greatest tennis player of all time.... And, a close second is her sister, Venus ! ... Truly, remarkable. Serena !!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I honestly think Venus could've achieved a lot more if it hadn't been for her autoimmune problems. She became a shadow of her former self after a while. She was especially stunning during the 2000 and 2001 summer hardcourt seasons. But the fact that she's still around after all these years and is still playing relatively well is a testament to how great she is.
No, she is not. Sorry, facts are facts and don't care for your opinion.
Serena played this game like what do you take me for? I’m a champion!
Thanks you so much. I enjoyed watching Serena Williams in your younger days.
13:33 come on now Serena is literally everywhere
Serena, Venus and Novak became the GOATs against all odds coming from poverty!
On the other hand, Nadal was born on a yacht and Federer comes from one of the richest countries in the world.
These 3 managed to overcome them all!
There's this part in the movie where a man tells king richard..." You should've warned us you have two" 😂😂😂. Its like plan B, Venus goes infront of the battle for Williams, if you mess with her Serena come to even. And Serena is like Atomic Bomb
King Richard movie brought me here.
After watching King Richard , I’m obsessed with all these matches played by the Williams sisters 👯♀️, awesome ❤️
That drop shot return of serve is cheeky.
True..and disrespectful 🤣
Just contemptuous. As if to say, “what’s that, a serve?”
Serving while the ball person was nearly on court and still moving to his spot was a cheeky choice.
@@spencophany2307 It's OK when Federer or untold number of white males do it now. Fact.
That was so beautiful🥲 She makes it so enjoyable to watch
King Richard turned his 2 little boys into QUEENS.
Serena's forehand and the serve look very similar to today. The backhand looks different though
The Williams sisters aren’t just two of the best female athletes ever - they’re two of the best athletes of all time. The way they absolutely transformed the women’s tennis landscape is extraordinary.
Look at young serena/I wish I was watching tennis around this time
Yes, I wish I started playing then as well!!
I have been watching and enjoying WTA Since the early 80s!
Baby Serena 😍👍👏
S.William, that 3rd round game was epic.
(I am here because I watched King Richard)
What a player.
Man this was fkn INCREDIBLE 3:11
Yes it definitely was an incredible return!
No puedo decir nada más que WOOOOWWW es INCREÍBLE ESA MUJER!
I forgot just how different Venus and Serena were from the word go. Completely different attitudes on the court, but both so powerful and a shock to women’s tennis. Incredible players.
They put there all on those strikes they deserved to win
Serena, ya de joven se mostraba como una Mala Perdedora.
She literally had no competition with this girl
The GOAT!!
Hit “Like” if you’re here because of the movie King Richard.
Considering that Spirlea bumped her sister the year before, these days currently Serena wouldn’t allow her to beat her and would do a Sharapova beatdown Hahahahah
Do you really have to bring Maria Sharapova in every damn video of Williams?
This is about Serena Williams, so let's just enjoy it and not bring bad shades here, sigh.
@@neptune1525 I guess people feel that she shouldn’t have used peds when it’s considered Serena did… Idk
@@neptune1525 I guess people feel that she shouldn’t have used peds when it’s considered Serena did… Idk
I could see Venus in the way serena plays here.
Yep! I see it too. Makes sense because Serena always says she copied everything her big sister did :)
I didn’t play much tennis but I’ve watched quite a bit. Even here you can tell she’s a little stronger than Venus.
Not a little stronger but a whole hellava lot stronger 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽!
For sure!!
Mahnnn....that 90s hairstyle was just sth else!!!!!😂😅😅
Gives me the ' mad Mabel' vibes!!!!!
She bought so much intensity, athleticism, and skill to tennis. Similar to how MJ revolutionized basketball. She will be missed. I regret not seeing her play in person!
Here after kings Richard’s 🔥🔥💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
i remember spirlea beat her that year , the woman who bumped into venus the previous year in the SF
The style of woman's tennis changed when the Williams sisters arrived for the better!
Yeah seriously, what's with all the backhand slicing back then?
Even though I’m a huge Venus fan, You could already see here that Serena would be better.
Venus is Beautiful, healthy, and determined. Great example for our youth. You go girl 🎉🎉🎉
Williams sisters are my favourites other than Monica Seles ❤️ I love all 3 ❤️❤️❤️
I haven't watched the movie but I love the Williams Family
Wow!
When the chosen one arrives!
The Williamses are some of the best male tennis players of this generation.
Why does the level of tennis is these matches look leaps and bounds ahead of the quality we get nowadays in the WTA?
The only answer is that you must be blind. There is such a huge generation clash between Serena's dynamic, modern game and the limited, unathletic players outside of the top 10/15 in this time.
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