Venus Williams' debut at the US Open! | US Open 1997
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- Venus Williams came of age at the US Open. The 1997 tournament marked her first foray to New York, and she promptly made herself at home. A 17-year-old Venus, long tabbed as a future champion, showed that the hype was very much real, storming to the final on the strength of her power game, steely resolve, competitive spirit and unbridled joy.
So began a love affair between a player and a city that continues to this day. Venus is one of the Open era’s most enduring champions. She has now competed in 19 US Opens, tied for fifth most in tournament history and just two behind the women’s record holder, Martina Navratilova.
Venus is one of the most accomplished players in US Open history. Her 92 matches played are fourth most in tournament history among women, and her 76 victories also rank fourth. She trails only Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova and Serena in both categories.
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Who's here after watching King Richard? I love Venus''s innocence in her first US Open. History in the making watching these highlights.
Me 👋🏽
👋🏾 Hello
Me!
Haha me too
Me 😁✌🏽
In the juniors that Venus played, she never lost a tennis match. Serena played juniors as well and only lost twice... to Venus.
Dang
PHENOMENAL
Yazzzzz!
That's incredible
I love them!😃 They are both awesome!
THIS is when I FIRST started watching tennis. While channel surfing, I saw someone that looked like me, and I was hooked! Tennis became my favorite sport by far, and it's because of the Williams' sisters. 💯🐐🐐❤️🙏🏿
that's sad buddy
Her joyous celebration after each win is so innocent and contagious
@John Thomas
But, consider it was her FIRST U S Open and she made the final. Not bad for a 17 year old.
@John Thomas after winning half a million, how much money were you making when u were 17 again?
@@agentclark99 i believe that people that meassure success based in how much money you win, have a very poor way to live.
But not very respectful of her opponents. I’m not talking about the joy but that she just barely shook their hands. Once she didn’t even look at the opponent.
And the way she shake her opponents is rude and arrogant
The fact that she’s still on the tour today despite being 41, despite dealing with Sjogren Syndrome makes her even more ICONIC. Both sisters have been so much in their careers and have had endless amounts of people discredit them and their achievements along the way yet they remain on your. Both sisters did more than just change women’s tennis, they did so much for black people and especially black women. I have always had a soft spot for both of them but especially Venus. Her pure happiness and excitement after her semi final victory is fruit for the soul indeed.
What's shorten syndrom?
"sjorgen"
Very well said sir
Sethrogan syndrome. So she's always high?
@@hendog721 dumb joke.
Gave me goosebumps watching this! Venus is the reason I've adored tennis since 1997. I truly hope she watches these highlights with a smile, now in her 40th year, knowing what a remarkable impact she would have on the world from this tournament on. Long live the queen
Same @Damku this is why I fell in love with Venus and this sport!!!
Venus is the reason I fell in love with the sport too!
1997 was a great year for women's tennis
Imagine if she'd stayed healthy.
I LOVE Venus!!! I am so glad that the new movie opens tonight!!! Can't wait to see it!
And still playing today at the age of 40. Venus is the queen of tennis.
Now 41❤️
Most would say that title would go to Serena since she has a more decorated career.
@@heyitsbroski nah, without Venus there would be no Rere. And I mean that with all due respect. Venus singlehandedly changed womens tennis to what it is today!
Yep
@@yezmirsheppard-halika6892 Serena is the face tho
King Richard is a MUST SEE I thought it was just going to be a regular biopic but it truly was an incredible piece of art. I had no idea the story behind Serena and Venus these woman are truly inspirations
Looking forward to seeing King Richard the story of the Williams sisters coming out on the 19th! They changed the game of tennis for women hands down!
Same! I cannot wait!
Same
I am so excited to see the King Richard movie. I have been watching the press interviews with Venus, Serena and Will Smith. It looks like it is going to be a really well made movie.
Watching it know it's in the part about this match lol
Just finished and it was an amazing story. Great storyline, acting, and message. 👏🏾👍🏾 Those sisters are GOATS! Period.
VENUS opened the door. SERENA slayed everyone in sight. Their parents are divine.
Love to see her pure, unadulterated joy ! What an accomplishment for a debut !
thanks so much for the love and support!
@@VenusWilliams LOVE YOU
@@VenusWilliams you are truly a treasure!!!
The way she skipped in the second match was so wholesome- I caught myself smiling ☺️
thanks so much for the love and support!
I think some people forget how great and ferocious Venus was and still is as a tennis player. Legend ♥️👏
I think so too!
She’s one of the very few people Serena lost to
thanks so much for the love and support!
I know I don't. Venus kicked the door in! What excitement for a young black girl or boy to see another black child dominate such a homogeneous sport! I can still feel the excitement from her debut!
@@VenusWilliams❤❤
I really hate that she got sick. I loved watching Venus. She's so methodical and stoic with her play
I know. I remember around 2008 or so, I noticed Venus wasn’t playing like her usual self; she seemed lethargic. It wasn’t until 2011 that she was diagnosed with Sjögren’s syndrome, but she said she had the symptoms for years.
Her genuine happiness when she won and would run to the net and to her chair after. Some of the best tennis stories.
you can't hide it sometimes 🙂
@@VenusWilliams QUEEN
I worked at the 1998 U.S. Open in Flushing as a technology contractor. I met both of the Williams Sisters at a snack bar near Arthur Ashe Stadium. I was asked by Serena to play a game of table tennis. I wisely declined even after she promised to take it easy on me. Venus was scheduled to play Lindsey Davenport shortly after playing table tennis with Serena. History has recorded the results. The Williams Sisters were extremely nice to me. Even though it was Our first and only encounter, the Williams Sisters treated me with absolute respect. However, I will always remember the resentment from other employees towards the Williams Sisters at the 1998 U.S. Open.
@@soulchorea Because he knows greatness when he sees greatness!
Lol i would have tried. I would've lost but i'd say yes
Resentment for what
@@FreeNyame well this was not that long after segregation so a lot of whites were still racist just cause the laws changed dont mean everyone’s attitudes did
@@cashbeastegaming
A lot of white in the US are STILL racist even today, 2022.
This montage really shows how with each and every round, Venus' groundstrokes got more and more aggressive. I love it!
thank you!
Until the final. I remember watching at 10 years in 1997 and was upset she got Bagled.
Venus Williams is by far my most favorite tennis player of all times, both men and women.
thanks so much for the love tracy!
@@VenusWilliams How amazing of you to reply to your fans :)
@@VenusWilliams 😍❣️
Here after watching King Richard 🧡 I wish it was longer!! 😂
I wasn’t ready for it to end either! Excellent movie
I needed a series
i'm here after watching king Richard! what a great movie and it told their story in a funny and inspiring way. Those girls were legends, well before their time
Great highlights. Loved seeing points won by all the different players, not just Venus. Shows more of the ebb and flow of the matches.
I was thinking the same.
It gave me goosebumps in the King Richard trailer when someone told him he has the next Michael Jordan, and he answered, he has the next "two." And seeing the actor's hair just like it is here in the trailer just takes me back.
loved this scene! thanks for sharing
And she still plays tennis 🎾 to this day 2021 amazing 😳
I got love for the game 🙂
What this doesn't tell you is Venus at this point had only been to training camp with her dad and Rick Macci. No junior leagues. Matter of fact she didn't even have a ranking and most reporters came only to prove the hype around her wrong. And yet here she is beating top players and giving number 1 in the world a run for her money. As the story goes, even though she lost that last game. Everyone that watched her knew that she was easily gonna be the best female player in the near future.
I'm the same age as Sereena. I remember the negative press that followed Venus because they didn't like Richard.
thanks so much for sharing this! love it
@@VenusWilliams 😆🇧🇷
I thought that exact thing after seeing her play in 1995.
So, she reached the final at her first us open? 😱
Blows ur mind rite?😃
She is good but the competition in women’s tennis has always been very weak. Only needs 1 good player to dominante everyone.
@@vika0194 that is bullshit, you can look and see that they were good players. Give her props. She was 17 and it was her first grandslam. She did amazing! And it fueled the Venus Williams hype. I watched as a little kid and was blown away at how athletic she was. Venus changed the game of women's tennis single handedly. Now just about every modern player, plays with athleticism and power. And fast serves. Stop playing with Venus
Vaudray Mitchell Your comment proves my point. There is no competition. Only takes 1 good player. Venus was one of them and therefore she dominated. Now she plays like everyone else and can’t win.
What was the rank of venus at that time?,..Anyone knows it?
This was great. I remember this and how happy it made me. Her smile was infectious.
smiles make the world go round :-)
I love how quickly she puts her racket away after each win lol
it's the little details ian :-)
@@VenusWilliams Wait, are you legit Venus?
@@rohanb2711yeah it’s her. she has a CZcams Channel where she reacts and stuff like that.
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Who's here watching the joy and energy Venus had after winning every match? It is infectious and incredible to watch.
Vintage Venus was untouchable! Think about it like this, the other ladies really haven't started catching up to her until she got to her late 30s and that is just a thing of Marvel!!
all the love!
I didn't know anybody here except Venus and Hingis)) Martina is my all-time favourite star!!!
First time watching Venus Williams debut at the US Open 1997. Just when "King Richard" is due to hit Theatres this month, the story of Venus and Serena Williams and their Tennis Trainer father Richard Williams, CZcams has suggested this video. Venus was young, but she was already a beast on the courts.
thanks so much lasonja for the love and support
@@VenusWilliams No way are you Venus Williams. No way. I don't believe it. I want to but, my chest is tight and my eyes are burning. Okay, if you're Venus's people, then I'll say you are welcome. Your talent, drive, and grace on and off the court have been a joy to watch. You and Serena are badass on the court, phenomenal lovely ladies off the court, and are now and forever etched in History. Thank you for sharing yourselves and for elevating the sport of Ladies Tennis.
THAT SHIRT PULL AT :56 THO!!!!
Right🤣
I bet yonex still regrets not sponsoring the Williams sisters
What's the story behind this? Were they using yonex rackets in 1997?
@@julrenharl yeah they used them, but didn’t sponsor them which was a huge mistake on their part 😂🤷🏾♀️
Even though Yonex eventually has grown astronomically over the years, they would dominated the market the way Wilson took over prince and even babolat for a small period, so much earlier if they had sponsored the Williams sisters.
@@sadesekoni1231 you mean none of venus' rackets she used during this time was sponsored by yonex? Wow, the free publicity they got from this.
@@avtgomez Yeah, Venus wasn’t publicly sponsored by Yonex. I wouldn’t doubt it if they gave her money for playing with it, but she never had a sponsorship deal with them. Wilson was the company Venus and Serena ended up signing with. Huge mistake on Yonex’s part.
Just saw the movie now I’m here
I remember watching most of these matches at the U.S. Open that year live on tv when I was just 15-years-old. I was so excited seeing someone around my age make the U.S. Open final. Even though she didn't win that year, I knew she would definitely win that tournament soon. I just didn't know Serena would win it before her. It's hard to believe that she is still on tour today fighting it out with all of the younger players who once looked up to her. She is even playing girls who weren't even born when she made the 97 final, which is sorta mind blowing. Finally, shoutout to Martina Hingis, the Swiss Miss. She was one helluva player, too.
thanks so much for sharing this! much love to you
@@VenusWilliams stay beautiful
These moments warm my heart. Amazing! Venus and Serena retired a lot of top tennis players! And were resented and hated for it! Daddy Williams, a genius!!! King Richard, absolutely❣
They hated that they got beat by a "black" tennis player in a all "white" sport.
l was at the match against Irina Spirlea. One of the most memorable matches I've ever seen at the US Open, and I've seen a ton.
“King Richard” brought me here lol.
I love how she runs to the net with pure joy and happiness bouncing those beads after her win 😁
One broke at Wimbledon and beads went all over the court.
By doing that shows no respect to her opponent.
@@jasonixo1902 She was only 17 at the time and it was her debut. I don't think you can fault her for being green and excited.
But did a really bad handshake with Hingis after the loss.
@etherealnerd She wasn't taught right. Jumping after the last point is normal. Keep bouncing and giggling at the handshake is totally bad manner.
I remember that semifinal. She was called a B by her opponent.
After watching King Richard, it gave me more appreciation for the William Sisters especially Venus, she paved the way for Serena to come through and become the GOAT.
Venus has not gotten the credit that she deserved for a long time now. The media is fixated on Serena. Actually it is Richard Williams that changed women's tennis. However he won't get that credit because he is black.
thanks so much for the love and support!
@@VenusWilliams fake
@@reypalomo4257 Dude... that's the real Venus...
@@ClareAmel I see it now, what are the odds😂 apologised
I tell you, king Richard was a awesome movie. If anyone haven't seen it, I recommend yall go a watch it. It really had me emotional 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
I recommend it also 🙂
Venus's background in track & field paid off here (and in her career in general)! Nice foot speed.....
Crazy that she and Martina are the same age and Venus was just making her first big mark and Martina won her third major here. Of course we tennis fans all know how that storyline evolves in the coming years. Heckuva h2h those two had.
Yes and it was the choice of the parents. Richard and Oracene preferred their girls to study more and to really begin the professional tour in a more mature way than 14 years old. Hingis began at 14, she made at least 2 years more of experience than Venus, it explains partly the advance she has in front of Venus and the other part is that she was so precocious and resulted.
@@cedrichapman It also might explain why she burnt out much more quickly.
I think had Venus played a little more in 95 & 96, she could've defeated #1 Hingis in this final. Not playing a normal junior schedule also hurt her in the early years. Hingis was too good, Vee was too raw. I wonder do Vee have resentment for not playing more tournaments 95/96.
Venus and Serena decided to haver formal education, something Hingis skipped. Who’s still playing? Venus
@@iceman0187 if not playin in juniors gave me Venus's career, then I'll skip juniors🤣🤣
You’re an icon, Venus! Loved the movie, love watching you play! ❤️
I used to despise her celebrations. I thought it was rude and not very tennis etiquette. But 20+ years later, I think it is the most adorable and contagious reaction ever because I now fully understand the accomplishment of what she did. What she did alongside her father and Serena. It’s such an inspirational story. The Williams changed the world in so many ways ❤️
Watching this actually in real-time I never really put much thought into it as, being a tennis player myself (not pro), I thought people celebrated in their own way. After watching Connors, Agassi, McEnroe, and others I just assumed it was okay.
thanks so much for the love and support!
I could watch the Williams sisters play all day, knowing where they begun makes even more enjoyable!!
Phenomenal player. I can't believe the number of haters on this thread criticizing her. All appear to be men. Anyone want to guess the race.
Where?
It was nice seeing all the Happy kid energy 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍She was living out her dream and enjoying the hard fought matches.
Who else is watching this after the King Richard film?
me!
@@VenusWilliams thank you for all your hard work and sacrifice that created the way for everyone dreamin to break barriers and standards based on color, religion and any other minority aspect part of any profession
venus will always be the queen of tennis.
Who came back here to watch this after watching, "King Richard" ?
Just watch it so I gave you a thumbs up.
Me! 🙂
Me
They were incredible!
Yeah, really sad to hear what happened. RIP.
Serena cheering at 8:38 ❤️
Thanks for citing the racist.
I love my sister
@@VenusWilliams I love both of you too 😍
I think King Richard did an amazing job as a film telling their story . I absolutely loved the two ladies that portrayed Venus and Serena .
can't wait to see this
I gotta give them their props … tennis takes a lot of effort. Congratulations to Venus and her sister !
thanks so much for the love and support tina!
Unpolished, yet her sheer power and talent was amazing to watch at this early stage of her career. The drama of the match against Irina Spirlea was memorable, Venus was surely on her way to the top.
Unpolished?
Thanks so much victor, so nice of you to say
@@VenusWilliams see you winning the semifinals was so inspiring
Venus owning that horrendous Spirlea is always a mood booster. 😊
Hingis and Venus ended up having a great rivalry through the years!
Nice tennis tribute video, shows one of the best runs in tennis history or at the US Open at least and especially this was her first appearance as well. Hope you can upload the Hingis Venus final full match or full highlights 😁.
yes, I would love to see the full match also
What a phenomenal athlete Venus.
You’d see a lot of difference when athletes age. They couldn’t cover the court that much and movements are quite stiff.
At the height of their careers, they were unbeatable.
thanks so much for the love!
Seeing her play with such confidence was admirable. It was clear that once she won her first tournament she started making a mark for herself by changing her style like her hair, her uniform, slowly but surely she became even more daring as she won more tours her hairstyle g it even more wilder along with her uniforms as they got shorter and more skin was shown, etc.,
It’s amazing how the opponents of Venus were getting just as much, or more crowd support from the US fans. And many of them were from overseas.
I already loved Venus but the way she dealt with the sub rosa racism with such grace and composure as a child is truly inspiring and has left an indelible mark on my life having witnessed it, firsthand the Hingis match was absolutely brutal Venus had more support from the European crowd than she did her own countrymen who were Jim Crow level racist against a little girl.
the Williams sisters are the reason I started playing tennis as a kid. only won like 3 🏆 though
inspiring!
The fact that she is still ranked #67 in the world at the age of 40 is astounding! She's still playing better than Sloane, Coco Vandeweghe, and Keys! She has stood the test of time and if she retires today, she will easily go down as the player that took the power notch even higher than Seles and Graf! She has ushered such players like Kournikova, Chakvetdaze, Henin, Seles, Graf, Sharapova and countless others into retirement! In fact, ALL of her opponents that she played in her debut USOPEN are gone! Think about that for a moment! She's been out there for a long long time and she still doesn't seem to be letting up!
...Facts!
can't stop, won't stop!
The pure joy. I love that for her. Love that for them. Thank you Williams sisters ❤️
love seeing serena cheering in the stands!!
If you came here from king Richard's movie ..say hello 😅
helllloooooo
This is history 💞🎾
I agree!
I’m glad she is getting her flowers now. She was the first and I’m glad her sister is giving her the praise she deserves.
Now that i saw the movie this has a completely different taste ..So much respect for Vénus and her sister Serena , woow ..Legends
williams sisters turn tennis to family business,venus was like someone has to keep the family name going and serena was like dont worry sis am on to 21grandsams
Not only 21 just 23 gs over all but still going on.
Almost supernatural; when 14 became the new grownup. Venus, simply amazing.
thanks so much for sharing this!
@@VenusWilliams ❤❤❤🙌🏾
Amazing movie..
What a great match! I would like to invite Venus to the cinema soon!
Great compilation. Love to she her losing some points as bizzare as that may sound. Some highlight clips make it seem like she was beating scrubs. She was dominating great players!!
0:53 do you see that jump??? Period Venus!!!
Venus was never one for showing too much emotion, so it is always nice to see her when she does.
Wow, talk about a trip down memory lane! And Venus is still out there, 25 years later!
Legendaryyyyy
Serena was wearing oversized shirts before it became trend lol. They literally were so beautiful then, and now they blossomed to be outstanding women.
Um hi. They're trending now because it was literally a trend then 20ish years ago. K bye
@@wrathika Ok... my baddd
How is racist, whiny Serena an outstanding person?
Venus was a beast ! Gosh her I’ll was really took away from her prowess ! But she was vivacious , agile with a winning 🏆 spirit ! Battling it all out !! And Serena cheering her head out !
I was never a tennis fan but after watching King Richard I wish I had been. Thank youI You Tube at least I can now watch this amazing human being play.
I’m here for her handshakes
Thank you, thanks for coming 😃
Hahaha always! I’m always one for the handshakes! 🤝
How inspiring 🙃
I love it how she wore only one outfit for the whole run. So pure.
The movie was awesome. I always here abt Serena in the news more that Venus. Im son glad I went to the movie
I just love her...
I know you will watch this game after watching King richard 🤩
Aquí estoy despúes de ver King Richard ,excelente película👏👏👏👏👏😃
boy i know this channel happy asl that movie came out 😅
This isn’t the match from the movie. The match from the movie is the 1994 bank of the west classic where Venus finally lost to Sanchez Vicario. This final match with Martina Hingis is one of many that they would have and is considered part of the “Hingis-V. Williams Rivalry”. The two faced each other 21 times in their careers with Hingis edging out Williams at 11 wins to Venus’s 10
It's crazy how much harder the female players hit it on average now compared to back then. They probably could absolutely whack the ball on their shots but they didn't. This level of playing would get absolutely destroyed today.
However seeing Venus that happy was amazing
The racket technology is completely different now tbf.
Lendária está partida!!!!!
Ya me lo creo.
I just watched the movie 🥰
the swag
I totally forgot that Venus played with Yonex at one point.
I love it when they show Serena in the stands being happy for Venus
Me!!! Wish I had seen her live!