I think losing this match and the one at Key Biscane made Steffi learn that she had to change her strategy against Venus. Because at Wimbledon later that year, she was centering the ball a lot more. I think she realized that Venus is far more dangerous on the run and that Venus makes way more errors (especially on the forehand side) if she has to carefully measure her shots instead of running for them.
Steffi would still be playing #1 in today’s tennis. She is very aggressive making Venus run everywhere on the court for a very quick and strong player. Steffi is so tough mentally, agile, and won’t have her opponent dictate the points. It’s either her game or none at all. She was born and played in an era where her game was for the fast and furious future tennis - today! I heard she’s also very good in pickle ball! Cheers!
Don't forget that 99 Steffi was far away from her peak after her reconstructive knee surgery in 1997. She had to cut down her usual practice schedule by 50 % because her knee couldn't take anymore.
This is the best of Steffi in this match only, but definitely not the best of Steffi. Her level here is pretty low compared to her better years such as 1989, 1995 and 1996. You know she's struggling when her best points don't feature many exceptional winners but are more of the opponent's unforced errors. It's a strange speed court that's used here, it makes the ball seem very slow.
the last great single handed backhand player in women's tennis... though as a complete novice I guess it was her only weakness?? Last great serve and volley player? arguably the best forehand ever? and most graceful serve. Footwork as good as Navratilova.
The last great one-hand backhand player was Justine Henin. Steffi’s backhand was no weakness. She had the best slice backhand the women’s game ever saw. And she had a topspin backhand passing shot when she needed it (just ask Navratilova). A serve&volley player she never was.
You must not have a deep knowledge of tennis. Graf's slice BH was one of the most under-rated shots of that era. Many of her peers commented on how it was the best slice they'd ever faced. Watch some of her Wimbledon matches, and you'll appreciate that backhand stroke.
@@broncoguy4862 it’s an amazing slice backhand. I’m obviously just referring to topspin. I myself play almost only slice on my bh side I’ve just never noticed that at a high level!
Graf had a very good and hard topspin backhand too that she used more frequently when playing opponents who came to the net more often and when she was feeling confident.
Well “best of Steffi“ most probably doesn‘t mean Venus winners, you clown. BTW, your Venus won 7 of 93 slams played, Steffi 22 of 54. Venus is closer to Jelena Stakhanova than to the great Steffi Graf (a.k.a. GOAT).
Steffi was great 😊
She still is .
I think losing this match and the one at Key Biscane made Steffi learn that she had to change her strategy against Venus. Because at Wimbledon later that year, she was centering the ball a lot more. I think she realized that Venus is far more dangerous on the run and that Venus makes way more errors (especially on the forehand side) if she has to carefully measure her shots instead of running for them.
She'd have if she had stayed playing longer.
Steffi just learned that playing at 40 % was not enough to beat Venus.
90 % sufficed, though, as it could be seen later in Wimbledon.
Steffi would still be playing #1 in today’s tennis. She is very aggressive making Venus run everywhere on the court for a very quick and strong player. Steffi is so tough mentally, agile, and won’t have her opponent dictate the points. It’s either her game or none at all. She was born and played in an era where her game was for the fast and furious future tennis - today! I heard she’s also very good in pickle ball! Cheers!
Don't forget that 99 Steffi was far away from her peak after her reconstructive knee surgery in 1997.
She had to cut down her usual practice schedule by 50 % because her knee couldn't take anymore.
This is the best of Steffi in this match only, but definitely not the best of Steffi. Her level here is pretty low compared to her better years such as 1989, 1995 and 1996. You know she's struggling when her best points don't feature many exceptional winners but are more of the opponent's unforced errors. It's a strange speed court that's used here, it makes the ball seem very slow.
Steffi's 1988 wasn't so bad either.
Not even once venus pick up the point in this highlight, though venus won the match 😂😂
the last great single handed backhand player in women's tennis... though as a complete novice I guess it was her only weakness?? Last great serve and volley player? arguably the best forehand ever? and most graceful serve. Footwork as good as Navratilova.
The last great one-hand backhand player was Justine Henin.
Steffi’s backhand was no weakness. She had the best slice backhand the women’s game ever saw. And she had a topspin backhand passing shot when she needed it (just ask Navratilova).
A serve&volley player she never was.
@@carrerau7138 oh yes Justine Henin had such a consistent single handed backhand.
It’s funny she doesn’t really have a backhand!? But that forehand is something else 😮
You must not have a deep knowledge of tennis. Graf's slice BH was one of the most under-rated shots of that era. Many of her peers commented on how it was the best slice they'd ever faced. Watch some of her Wimbledon matches, and you'll appreciate that backhand stroke.
@@broncoguy4862 it’s an amazing slice backhand. I’m obviously just referring to topspin. I myself play almost only slice on my bh side I’ve just never noticed that at a high level!
Steffi only had the best slice backhand the women’s game has ever seen, you 🤡!
Graf had a very good and hard topspin backhand too that she used more frequently when playing opponents who came to the net more often and when she was feeling confident.
Even in this match I see her making some topspin backhand winners so she didn't solely used slice backhands.
Edited to make it look like Venus never won a point even though it was a 3 set match. Mrs. Parche's fans love to ignore and rewrite history.
I am agree 100%. This video is very rare.
The caption on this video already mentioned it's the best of Steffi ..
Well “best of Steffi“ most probably doesn‘t mean Venus winners, you clown.
BTW, your Venus won 7 of 93 slams played, Steffi 22 of 54.
Venus is closer to Jelena Stakhanova than to the great Steffi Graf (a.k.a. GOAT).
So the title Best of ... some persons don't like to see the GOAT Steffi Graf with the Golden Slam 🏆🏆🏆🏆🥇