The GREATEST Match in Women's Tennis HISTORY | Serena vs Dementieva | Wimbledon 2009 Semi-Final
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- What became the longest women's semi-final in grand slam history, Serena and Elena gave us a match for the ages. Brutal rallies, brilliant ballstriking by both players, this match was truly out of this world!! Serena even made a huge comeback from match point down!
The Best WTA Match for me!
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Serena's serve is just a work of art and it saved her SO many times in her career. I remember watching this match live - It was so good that I ended up being 10 minutes late to my summer class! It was a true grand slam moment. You could hear a pin drop in the audience because the tension was so high.
Still amazes me how Serena pulled this off. She was off balance, out of sort and was playing defence this whole match and Demienteva was playing arguably her best match in her career.
So true.
Elena came up short so many times. Mentally she wasn’t as strong as her opponents. This was an amazing match. They had a good one in Australia the same year
This is a top of the list of women’s Wimbledon matches. I’ll never forget that at the net volley from Serena to save match point at 4-5 in the third! Definitely a classic.
I felt so nervous at that moment .
It takes gut to go to the net at match point especially when the approaching shot wasn't that great. Even Richard Williams had a word after the match about it.
This is why Serena is the goat !!! The competition is very good but serena is better !!! The greatest comeback queen ever !!!
Im proud to watch this on live TV. Not only the score but the quality of the strokes were phenomenal
I’m a Serena fan, but must admit to feeling sorry for Dementieva. She played her heart out and yet it wasn’t enough.
ITA. Dementieva & Serena both are dirt fighters and it showed in this match. They went toe to toe until the very end. Amazing match to watch.
I wouldnt feel too bad, Dementieva did beat Serena in 2008 to get the Gold medal at the Olympics, which she says in Russia is just as big as winning a grand slam.
Same, she deserved at least a couple
I felt bad for her. She gave everything and played at such a high level and was so close. Just shows that there is something about Serena. She just had that little bit of extra.
@@alexpiper1115I always want our Americans to win. Don't you?
That short off pace angle she hits at 16:40 will forever be imprinted in my mind! Just beautiful 🤩
This is how close serena was of loosing this match 5:40. I remember while I was watching this match live, I thought it was long and then the electricity went off in my home. So I was not able to see the hawk eye decision. I continued to sit on the same spot with the same posture for around an hour and was praying for serena. Then the electricity came back and I heard commentators of star sports saying that serena played 60 to 70 percent of her ability in this match and still won. That's when I knew the Queen has won that match. Those were the days!
- I wouldn’t say greatest but it’s up there. I still think that title belongs to Venus vs Davenport 2005 Wimbledon final 😭
Couldn’t agree more, was the best match I ever watched.
Yessss indeed.
@@diegolopezalfaro7429 Not way better but arguably better.
graf-seles 1992 french final
@@angusthecat1689 True, certainly the best Womens FO Final ever.
Yep. I'll never forget this amazing match as long as I live. I remember watching it live on TV and being nervous as a cat about Serena being so close to losing. Although Elena played great tennis, Serena, as usual, proved why she's the greatest and the consistent comeback queen. God bless her! Thanks for posting this very memorable & enjoyable tennis match from back in the day, Tennis Top Shots!
Dementieva is the greatest player who has not win a Gran slam
It was her serve that kept her from winning one i.e. the French 2004 but the serve was working on this day.
Totally agree! As they say in tennis, you are as good as your second serve!!
Aga in my opinion should have won a slam, her defensive skills are unmatched
If she had a better serve, she'd have at least 3 probably more
Oxy moron, how can you be the greatest but never won a Slam!
Venus Williams vs Lindsay Davenport 2005 Wimbledon Final was incredible.
This is what the Queen did never forget undisputed GOAT
@@PravoslavniVitez jesus christ was all of that necessary?! seems like somebody is bothereddd
@@PravoslavniVitez Serena is the GOAT.
This was such a great match. The grunting was also A+ 😂
Elena improved her serve late in her career. 2008 and 2009 was about her peak. She definitely would have won grand slams if she served like this her entire career
I honestly think that this is the match that put the nail in the coffin for her retirement. I think she knew she couldn't play better than this and in losing she knew how difficult it would be to get to that level (or better) again in her career.
She deserved a slam at least. Great player to watch. I've seen her in person too, nice girl.
@@co9971 I get that, but without injury she had a very good chance to win the French the following year. I think Stosur could have won the final, but Elena wasn't losing to Fran in the semi without the injury. She was a fighter in her career, I think she retired at age 29/30 because she had played full schedules on tour since 2000, was tired, and wanted the next chapter in her life.
@@ramadeanchannel5597 You get what you get. if you coulda you woulda. That's how it is in sport.
This is why Serena is the GOAT - to be able to take your opponent's best shot and still win. Dementieva and Roddick were heartbroken this Wimbledon tournament - both of them played the matches of their lives.
Well done Tennis TopShots👍 A great match! It's been on my DVR for years. Serena showed her true greatness, Dementieva (who played a great match) Threw EVERYTHING at Serena,and it still wasn't enough. I want to give you all an example of what Great commentary is, I have the ESPN version of this match called by Mary Jo Fernandez and Cliff Drysdale as this dramatic match went on into the 3rd MJF said- "Dementieva must be thinking how much better do I have to play to win this match?(Her words give Serena the absolute credit,she doesn't often get, though deserved for withstanding someone playing an A level game but still losing)CD would repeat what MJF said after that,that is the only example I've heard,of a commentator being truthfully observant during a match and accurate in regards to what they are seeing,this match is a prime example of what Serena has said and what fans of SW have known is 100% true the vast majority of these woman Are Not intimidated by Serena they very often play way over their heads to try(sometimes successfully) to beat her,commentators tennis writers,non fans put forth lazy disengenuious tropes about supposed intimation,fear,them letting Serena beat them,and weak era players. This match and many others depict the absolute falsehood of these anti Serena agenda filled lies. Dementieva served out of her mind, she was known for a weak first and 2nd Serve,with record setting double faults, but served at a whole other level,many players wouldn't have beat her that day but again it shows how deep Serena can,will and does dig and how tough she is. GOAT/ QUEEN 👑/ICON👏👍
WELL SAID!
@@r.p.7280 Thank you
For a player to be 'great' they have to possess graciousness in defeat. Serena is a spoiled brat who plays phenomenal tennis. 'Great' she is not.
@@michaeledwards7967 I'm entitled to my opinion,and you're entitled to yours
@@jmnny85 I am not questioning your opinion, I am questioning your use of the word 'great'.
Unless you do not care about the meaning of words in which case I am wasting my time.
The Battle of the Backhands at 14:55 in which Serena’s became more deadlier with every strike was epic!!! Serena’s form on the last one is perfectly wicked!!! Wow! 😮 “It’s the knock down” for me.
yer great give respct to the opponent why dont you.
My list of top 5 the greatest womens matches:
1. Venus vs Lindsay Davenport 2005. Wimbledon
2. Seles Graf 1992. RG
3. Henin Capriati 2003. USOpen
4. Serena Dementieva 2009. Wimbledon
5. Henin Dementieva 2010. Australian open.
Can't get over the fact Elena hasn't won a major.
Elena really was unlucky - she had a great game and seemed so likeable
Yeah she really deserved to win a major. At least she got the gold medal.
1. Navratilova - Graf US Open 1986
2. Mandlikova - Navratilova 1985
3. Navratilova - Evert Roland Garros 1984 (yes, 1984!)
4. Henin - Capriati US Open 2003
5. Hingis - Serena Williams, Australian Open 2001
Elena was definitely NOT a pushover and Serena had her hands full. I knew it was going to be a tough match going into this semi because both of them were playing some really good ball up to this point. It was a great match indeed.
I’m just watching the highlights and I’m literally biting my finger and toe nails off!!!! 😂😂😂
Not gonna lie this has to be the greatest wta match ever
Even after 11 years I still remember watching this live! Thanks for the highlights
This match. Was Wimbledon finest that year. It looks like 1 and 2 player on the world. We’re here
Wow Serena what a come back!
Just by watching this game Serena Williams is the GOAT.
If and only if she doesn’t win another grand slam her name is already written down in history period.
Haters go live up to your standard.
Never been a fan of Serena, but I got say watching this content what a powerhouse. Id also add psychologically strong. Amazing athlete facts! 💯
The best match!!! I can watch it 1000 times. Serena is simply the best
This match was such a nail biter! My heart rate was off the chain. I remember not wanting to bear the pain with Serena of her being denied another Wimbledon title after losing to Venus the previous year and the injury in '07. The point at 14:55 and the series of backhands is my favorite because of you hear her change the emphasis of her grunt to push the backhand deep into Dementieva to draw the error and not face match point. Phenomenal! Serena is the GOAT and many moments in this match proved it
This was indeed greatest match in wta till date
Dementieva’s was a tougher match-up for Serena than Venus for whatever reason
Remember watching this amazing match live. 11 years ago! Amazing how much time flies.
I love when Serena makes them work for it and still win! Lmao 🤣
That day, I was so sorry 😢for Dementieva. Her strikes were the best on the court but it was like written Serena had to win this game. That was unbelievable but Elena could be proud of herself cause she did anything. Very talented female player.❤
Absolutely love Serena. Elena!!!! I wanted her to win a slam. She was one of the best players. She should have beat Pierce in the French open, but Mary pulled ‘an injury’ time out to stop Elena’s momentum. Great player!!
Whew! What a knock down - drag out match. They went toe-to-toe with Serena coming out on top! Great game!🎉👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
If not the greatest match ever, it is one of the best!!! These two were fantastic players. It’s just not the same these days.
Henin-Capriati 2003 US Open SF was also really good.
One of my favorites! I was watching it with two non-tennis fan friends and they were SO INTO IT! As I always say.... tennis can be quite boring to watch sometimes, but when you witness a great match like these, it's SO GREAT.
Dementieva was GREAT! Dementieva was graceful in her movements...and just a pleasure to watch Elena gliding on the court !
Serena is the greatest player ever and the queen of tennis. Have never seen anyone who plays like her. One feels as though we are watching a piece of beautiful art.
Definitely one of the best matches I’ve ever seen, hard to define what is the best but definitely up there.
Even tho she played great, and should be proud of her game that day, if I was Elena I probably wouldn't be able to watch this match for a long time. Being one point away from winning and still losing. Man that's gotta hurt!
Well she retired soon after.
Giving it your very best is all an athlete can do. Dementieva did that which is why she is remembered to this day as one of the greatest opponents. Its sort of the way Merlene Ottey was one of the greatest competitors in the world of track and field. Even if, you can't often win my goodness ,you can really bring the battle! Long live sport.
This is the reason why Serena is the GOAT!
@@carrerau7138 Maybe you’re the drunk one here. Dementieva was arguably playing the best match of her career, and Serena was certainly not. She was off and managed to pull through. Maybe you need to think about what you said. It’s making you look stupid; not me.
This game doesn't leave my memory, it was amazing. I believe it was the most exciting of the ones I watched from
What a match . Truly epic .It's one of the best women's battle I've seen
With Serena being down match point 5-4 in the third set, although short, I would consider this being one of the best rallies I’ve ever seen. Certainly one of the riskiest. A 🐐 move.
that was🔥
I truly believe in any other era Dementieva would have been dominant, it's unfortunate she played during Serena's! LoLLL To me Dementieva is one of the best bell strikers womens tennis has ever seen - and thats why she would give Serena a lot of trouble - her balls had pace, spin, she was very good at picking her targets...unfortunately not having a reliable serve let her game down. But you always knew you were in for a treat when her and Serena would face each other!
Absolutely not.
Dementieva wouldn’t have won a Slam in any era because she had too many exploitable weaknesses. Her serve was her Achille’s heal sure, but she was also mentally frail and was not a good strategist. She played cross-court 90% of the time and her BHDTL in particular was quite weak and attackable.
She maxed out on her potential in the era that she played and I very much doubt she would have won a Slam even now.
1:53 Dementieva’s literal screams during this point
This was when tennis was tennis !! Watching this live was sooooo mouth watering it was crazy ! I loved the Williams Sisters like crazy but Dementieva was definitely a tough cookie. Although I think she hardly beat Venus ! But great match in all:
ONE OF THE MANY MATCHES THAT SHOWS WHY SERENA WILLIAMS IS THE BEST
The backhand at 10:16 ! There are these ballistic Serena moments where she litterally seems to slow time and just explode!
The courage of Serena @ 13:57
I miss this era of tennis!
Of course i still remember that match so brilliant from both players
Serena vs Seles Toronto 2001 is considered the best match ever played. Many sports commentators said that match will always be the best one ever played.
I love to say both won the match despite only one winner that is Serena.i was there at my home watched live.
Such an underrated classic!
Venus vs Davenport 2005 final… cleanest hitting and best movement you’ll ever see..
It was definitely the greatest. A true fighter, to overcome being on the brink of defeat and to fight her own thinking, confidence and errors to win. Incrediblee to watch !
who could umpire such epic match of two legends? of course, legendary hi-class Eva
This was the battle of a lifetime
I thought they said it was Serena who did the screaming and yelling. Some of the past and present games I been watching players screamed and yelled more than Serena.
WOW! you know something? NEITHER player actually DESERVED to lose this match...PHENOMENAL playing....outrageous courage and skill!
Venus vs. Davenport 2005 comes in a close second best match.
What a great match!!!
Maybe the greatest grunting match in history for sure
Amazing Serena!
Serena ❤
I'd have to say Chris Evert vs Martina Navratilova, 1985 French Open Finals, to me, is the greatest Women's match of all time.
Nobody ask you
@@ayoayo7730 that's the great thing about freedom of speech, you don't have to wait to be asked, to express yourself.
@@ayoayo7730 Why not it was the greatest woman's match of all time, and a more entertaining time in tennis.
@@ayoayo7730 haters gonna hate
If Dementieva played nowadays, she would have won at least one grand slam. She played on one of the hardest eras
Not with the serve she had when she came on tour. The girls nowadays are brutal returners, they would have dismantled it. If she served like she did later in her career then maybe.
One of the greatest matches maybe.
amazing g match, I personally feel 2005 Wimbledon final is the greatest female match ever
Absolutely true indeed 💯🗯👏🏼G.O.A.T Serena Williams bravo bravo 👏🏼
Best match ever. So sad for Elena at the end, she was so close...
Agree!!!!!
I miss the days when Serena would take it up a notch when trailing.
Greatest women’s matches I have ever seen
2003 Henin vs Capriati US Open
2005 Venus vs Davenport Wimbledon
2007 Henin vs Sharapova YEC
2009 Serena vs Dementieva Wimbledon
2011 Schiavone vs Kuznetsova AO
There are still good matches these days but I feel like we don’t have epics like those anymore.
Sempurna
Once the ball is in play Dementiva could hang with anyone. Only if she had a serve. I was on pins and needles watching this match.
It’s not just the serve. Dementieva had little variety, no spin, was extremely predictable with her cross-court patterns and was mentally weak. She had a lot of holes in her game.
Dementieva had such a solid career, if that serve would’ve been fixed sooner, ugh the possibilities. Can’t stand Serena but she is still the GOAT on the women’s side.
I love Elena
That's certainly open for debate. 😂
0:35 Serena 10 rally. 1:20 Dementieva 14 rally.. 2:05 Dementieva 9 rally. 2:10 Serena 6 rally. 3:10 Serena 16 rally. 5:33 Serena 7 rally. 6:10 Serena 9 rally. 8:15 Serena 12 rally. 9:45 Dementieva 9 rally. 9:55 Serena 12 rally. 10:55 Dementieva 8 rally. 12:37 Dementieva 17 rally. 14:00 DEMENTIEVA MATCH POINT 7. 14:52 Serena 16 rally. 15:20 Serena 9 rally. 16:00 Serena 8 rally. 16:27 Serena 14 rally.
Serena Williams isn’t one of the greatest tennis champions, she’s the GOAT. Get familiar.
Dementieva dominated the match buy i didn't understand how she losted it this one. She was awsome, hit the ball herder and what a precison, well done Elena.
A player can't dominate a match and lose.
@@magnetmac1 Experts said that as well, Elena was the best in this match, it's a fact
@@mejdi8292
The best athlete after a competition is the one that won it all. Elena did not beat Serena.
@@magnetmac1 if you are fan of sport and tennis, you can not say something like that … domination does not mean victory, you can dominate and loose at the end, like wars.
I think this match broke Elena’s spirit. She was never quite the same player after this. She would a retire a couple years after this.
One of the best indeed but The greatest for me without a doubt goes to HENIN SHARAPOVA wta finales in Madrid 2007 that was legendary...
🔥🔥😱
This is brilliant.
However, it’s Venus Vs. Davenport in the final , for me As the best in history
Serena was all over the place exhusted and out of balance crazy how she won
Elenaaaaaa 😘😘😘
Lakeisha was really feeling it ! Lol
I was rooting for Dementieva, just because I had a major crush on her though 😊
UNDENIABLY THE GOAT.
1992 French open final. You’re welcome
Had Dementieva won, she would have lost to Venus anyway.
I liked Dementieva a lot... I remember her mother watching... Though she never had a quite good serve among other women Serena is out of comparison of course overall she was playing very nice... At 15.53 Serena runs with left hand like punch and right with the raquet hoding it like a sword very high like she plays on Gladiator... xaxaxa very funny.
Maybe Serena vs Henin AO final
LOL Dementieva got rekt and never recovered from this.
To be fair, the description actually says greatest semifinal (not final) but mmmkay... 🥴