Dare To Dream | Venus Williams' first Wimbledon title

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  • 20 years on from her maiden triumph, relive Venus Williams' remarkable journey from Compton, California to Wimbledon champion, with a little help from sister Serena...
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  • @Dannity1O1
    @Dannity1O1 Před 3 lety +1483

    Venus changed the landscape of tennis forever. May she always be celebrated for her ground breaking achievements.

    • @yezmirsheppard-halika6892
      @yezmirsheppard-halika6892 Před 3 lety +42

      Precisely. She is the reason tennis is what it is today!! Much credit to her. What a campion. What an icon!

    • @slammitchell
      @slammitchell Před 2 lety +9

      Yes she did❤️

    • @user-de8hs6ep2k
      @user-de8hs6ep2k Před 2 lety +4

      She use to be built like Serena and stronger

    • @jamesyu5212
      @jamesyu5212 Před 2 lety +1

      How? Lindsay was the first baseline power player to win Wimbledon.

    • @shelleycole-nimblett8666
      @shelleycole-nimblett8666 Před 2 lety +19

      @@jamesyu5212 Davenport was a great player; an absolutely clean, pure striker of the ball, and an all-court player, but she lacked the movement and absolute tenaciousness and mental toughness of Venus and Serena. Before Venus, there were other tall women who played tennis, but none of them moved like her. They were generally slower, and unwieldy, like Davenport. Venus has the power that comes with being a bigger, taller athlete, but moves with the quickness and nimbleness of a smaller one. This was an unprecedented combination before her time, but is much more commonplace now. I would go even further to say that this phenomenon also translated into the men’s game, where more and more there are taller players who move well. Added to the Williams sisters’ power, movement and smarts was as I mentioned before, their mental toughness. Opponents know no matter the situation, they are always in for a fight with these two. This is why these woman reigned supreme for so long.

  • @860anthony
    @860anthony Před 3 lety +1351

    Kudos to their father who developed two of the best tennis players who ever lived.

    • @mintykookieee
      @mintykookieee Před 3 lety +9

      860anthony Yes! So true!

    • @yomommastupid
      @yomommastupid Před 2 lety +61

      not only his father...their mother did equally if not more

    • @dlkc2000
      @dlkc2000 Před 2 lety +8

      @@yomommastupid No, he was the coach and leader as all the video's show.

    • @derekberta8732
      @derekberta8732 Před 2 lety +44

      @@dlkc2000 Serena and Venus specifically told the film makers of king Richard to show how their mom was very involved with their success.

    • @dlkc2000
      @dlkc2000 Před 2 lety +3

      @@derekberta8732 She downplayed and said the mother did more... I said no. Who is your reply to?

  • @MarkR703
    @MarkR703 Před rokem +55

    “Venus wants to win Wimbledon; Serena wants to win the US Open” gives me chills considering they both won their dream slam as each of their first!

  • @pawshands9706
    @pawshands9706 Před 3 lety +578

    Serena narrated this beautifully. What a unique and powerful story continued.

  • @TomRipley7350
    @TomRipley7350 Před 3 lety +636

    I was only 8 but I remember how huge a deal it was in the UK for Venus and Serena to meet in the semis at Wimbledon. My family and I were on holiday in Cornwall and out for lunch and I remember begging my parents to take me back to the hotel so I could watch it. I have been a huge fan of both sisters ever since and was lucky enough to see Venus defeat Lindsay in the 2005 final, one of the most exciting days of my life up to that point. I wish these women could go on forever.

    • @LendaleJohnson86
      @LendaleJohnson86 Před 3 lety +9

      Beautiful!

    • @kuipirikahu819
      @kuipirikahu819 Před 3 lety

      @@LendaleJohnson86 c

    • @jnid1758
      @jnid1758 Před 3 lety +7

      @@LendaleJohnson86 pretty cool story 👍

    • @iago07
      @iago07 Před 3 lety +7

      Incredible honor to be there in ‘05!

    • @elleMerci_bey
      @elleMerci_bey Před 2 lety +7

      OMG! Im so jealous. That 2005 match is still the most thrilling (& my favorite) final I’ve ever seen.

  • @MsAgentprovocateur10
    @MsAgentprovocateur10 Před 3 lety +481

    My eyes are filled. So sweet. What a joy to relive those moments.

    • @Wimbledon
      @Wimbledon  Před 3 lety +32

      You're most welcome...

    • @maryuspandyra7359
      @maryuspandyra7359 Před 3 lety +4

      @@Wimbledon more venus videos!! We, her fans are mesmerized by her playing style and grace, especially at Wimbledon. Perhaps the konta match 07, kerber 16 or Sharapova 05?

  • @iago07
    @iago07 Před 3 lety +251

    5 Wimbledon titles, 9 Finals... Truly one of the GREAT grass court players of all time ❤️

    • @stevyyjay85
      @stevyyjay85 Před rokem +7

      I love Venus. I think she is so underrated and at one point was so much under the shadows of Serena. But Venus is a great champion, so accomplisched and successful and I am elated that she won her favourite tournament 5 times. Venus is one of the biggest legends in tennis.

  • @sharonmorgan171
    @sharonmorgan171 Před 3 lety +243

    I will never forget this day a lot of people were glued to their television in Jamaica 👑👑👑🇯🇲

    • @josephroach
      @josephroach Před 3 lety +12

      We sure were! 🇯🇲

    • @prooftv1174
      @prooftv1174 Před 2 lety +9

      Same here in Bahamas!!

    • @nedudee7861
      @nedudee7861 Před 2 lety +2

      Ubuntu. When one of us laughs, we laugh, when they cry, we cry also - Ubuntu

    • @newclassic4213
      @newclassic4213 Před 2 lety +1

      I was maybe 8 at the time and glued to the TV! Nobody could tell me nothing about Venus or Serena! They introduced me to the world of tennis and knocking pot cover!!

  • @yasspeache5211
    @yasspeache5211 Před 3 lety +301

    "THE SPORT HAVE NEVER SEEN PLAYERS OR SISTERS LIKE US" -SERENA❤

  • @andreaslie4
    @andreaslie4 Před 3 lety +27

    When Serena said 'my big sister, Wimbledon champion', wowww there so much pride in it ❤❤

  • @chickenismeat
    @chickenismeat Před 2 lety +45

    That movie made me respect their family unit so much more. They are the epitome of perseverance, belief and hardwork. Titans!

  • @sashankhkale2229
    @sashankhkale2229 Před 3 lety +180

    Teared up watching this. Such a phenomenal player and a great person Venus is.

  • @gabriellew.4847
    @gabriellew.4847 Před rokem +5

    Yes, Lord! Those were some powerful "Sister" years in women's tennis! Pure perfection, perseverance and excellent performance!

  • @MrJoko-zp5tw
    @MrJoko-zp5tw Před 2 lety +7

    come here after king richard. venus & serena, legends!

  • @monicasgeorgia
    @monicasgeorgia Před 2 lety +4

    Just watched King Richard. Awesome movie. What a beautiful family.

  • @hendry086
    @hendry086 Před 3 lety +54

    Her father already knew Venus Williams will take Wimbledon and Serena US open as maiden slam

  • @debbiemcgill3821
    @debbiemcgill3821 Před 3 lety +17

    Oh wow I’m crying this is so emotional. Can’t believe this was 20 years ago I remember watching on tv and crying 20 years ago

  • @rakibulmahmud3253
    @rakibulmahmud3253 Před 3 lety +47

    Respect to their parents for building such great personalities...🙏👏👍

  • @sunilsunilkumar.g.n2438
    @sunilsunilkumar.g.n2438 Před 2 lety +4

    Wow Venus s always graceful at Wimbledon her 5 titles at Wimbledon always remembered

  • @CLEdwards1982
    @CLEdwards1982 Před 2 lety +23

    Serena and Venus have the most beautiful relationship and it's so heart warming to hear how Serena talks about her big sister. So much love, respect, admiration, etc.. Richard Williams should be praised for a hell of a lot more than creating two tennis super stars. He created a beautiful family.

  • @luizsettifilho
    @luizsettifilho Před 2 lety +8

    I love Venus and Serena. They are incredible women.

  • @justchris814
    @justchris814 Před 2 lety +8

    Wow that's so awesome they achieved their dream goals back to back

  • @EbonyWhitee
    @EbonyWhitee Před 2 lety +9

    Man that was beautiful! I love that Serena narrated it.

  • @claudepolicano1632
    @claudepolicano1632 Před 2 lety +8

    Serena already inspires me but Venus amazes me also just so elegant and respectful

  • @slaonestephens7575
    @slaonestephens7575 Před 3 lety +83

    Tears... I just love her she is so underappreciated

  • @onetakejake6879
    @onetakejake6879 Před 2 lety +15

    Who else is here after the King Richard movie?

  • @YeldemoGroup
    @YeldemoGroup Před 3 lety +29

    *tears* Venus is the legend!

  • @newone66
    @newone66 Před 2 lety +132

    Venus has always been my favourite of the 2 Sisters. In her prime Venus was simply the most exciting female tennis player to watch, with the speed of her movement, unbelievable court coverage, powerful serves and volleys. While Serena ended up being technically better and more consistent with her strokes, it is very hard to say when both play at their very best who would win. If not for the fact that Serena was around at the same time as Venus and of her illness over the years, Venus would have won around 12-15 grand slam titles. She is one of the very best female tennis players of all time, right up there with her sister, Steffi, Seles, Navratilova and Evert.

    • @Fluuuv
      @Fluuuv Před 2 lety +16

      Don't forget Venus's Olympic medal history.

    • @iago07
      @iago07 Před 2 lety +7

      I agree. And since 2000, it’s really just been Serena, Venus and maybe Justine winning and playing tennis at the highest levels consistently…

    • @24ghosh24
      @24ghosh24 Před rokem +2

      @@iago07 thanks ,atleast someone remembered Justine the warrior.

    • @valeriapw7908
      @valeriapw7908 Před rokem +1

      And Kim too, that was a great time!

  • @Fandomonium456
    @Fandomonium456 Před 2 lety +8

    Seeing this after the movie is making me cry!!! 😭❤️

  • @ayushtibrewala535
    @ayushtibrewala535 Před rokem +3

    I teared up at the happiness of a dad and the passion of a player🥺❤❤

  • @victorcode7608
    @victorcode7608 Před 3 lety +61

    Tennis is the best sport! 10/10

  • @mintykookieee
    @mintykookieee Před 3 lety +26

    One of the most gracious athletes and Wimbledon champions ever. May your legacy live on in Wimbledon history forever!

  • @mermangurung4297
    @mermangurung4297 Před 2 lety +9

    She paved ways for many and gave the Dream for ordinary people to dream big.
    I am always happy to see both Venus and Serena play big and win big.
    They inspire me immensely..

  • @Me-ir7ls
    @Me-ir7ls Před 2 lety +9

    Seeing Venus for the first time playing tennis was magical. I’ve loved the sport since. Team Venus and Serena forever.

  • @I_ROT_WITHIN
    @I_ROT_WITHIN Před 2 lety +3

    That's right! Proud to be from compton.

  • @willvaneck2145
    @willvaneck2145 Před 2 lety +12

    It's actually difficult to fathom how good BOTH of the Williams sisters are. Usually there's one sibling who isn't as good, but they were both multiple slam champions, they both dominated the game individually and together, in both singles and doubles at the SAME TIME. Just insanity.

  • @DRBiblicalMD
    @DRBiblicalMD Před 3 lety +7

    Venus and Roger are my favorite two tennis players❤

  • @comienzaconc
    @comienzaconc Před 3 lety +23

    I cried watching this. Thanks Venus for daring us to dream!!

  • @jaimintrivedi2207
    @jaimintrivedi2207 Před 3 lety +111

    What a legend. Greatest of all time after Serena. Look at her move, what an athlete!

    • @user-vh4yi8yy3g
      @user-vh4yi8yy3g Před 3 lety +2

      She’s a great athlete but she’s for sure not in the top 5

    • @TarHeelBlueFreak
      @TarHeelBlueFreak Před 3 lety +36

      A If we’re talking strictly women, there’s not a better athlete than Venus in her peak/prime. NOBODY could move around that court like she did. Not even her own sister

    • @PravoslavniVitez
      @PravoslavniVitez Před 3 lety +2

      Nonsense. Steffi Graf is the greatest female tennis player of all time. Serena is 4th or 5th while Venus is around 13th.

    • @PravoslavniVitez
      @PravoslavniVitez Před 3 lety +2

      @@TarHeelBlueFreak Steffi Graf is regarded by the vast majority of tennis analysts as the best mover the game has ever seen. Just watch their match at Wimbledon 1999. That was Steffi's last ever Slam and after three knee surgeries she still moved better and outplayed Venus who had one of her best years on tour.
      The two of them are completely incomparable. Steffi is just superior in every single aspect - speed, court coverage, movement, athleticism, mental strength, technique, discipline, work ethic, elegance, grace, beauty, etc.
      Even Richard Williams said back in the 90s that there will never be anyone like Steffi Graf again and he was right

    • @ecor150
      @ecor150 Před 3 lety +9

      @@PravoslavniVitez yeah an inflated grand slam count due to her fan taking out monica

  • @sunilsunilkumar.g.n2438
    @sunilsunilkumar.g.n2438 Před 3 lety +66

    Nicely narrated cant believe she is already 40 and she is still active player on tour with all her illness and injuries, i love watching her always at Wimbledon specially 2 finals with Lindsey was always remembered one.

  • @jshackle1
    @jshackle1 Před 3 lety +20

    I love how Serena is doing the voiceover to this.

  • @mustafagoktas1126
    @mustafagoktas1126 Před 3 lety +69

    The legend, the queen 👑 We love Venus ❣

  • @chetanbehl6507
    @chetanbehl6507 Před rokem +1

    What a narration by Serena ❤❤

  • @yasspeache5211
    @yasspeache5211 Před 3 lety +29

    VENUS MY QUEENNNNNN❤

  • @Buddychigo
    @Buddychigo Před 3 lety +42

    I teared up watching this. I can't believe I've been supporting Venus and Serena for more than half of my life now... And they're still playing and busy being legends!

  • @samuelcrenshaw7405
    @samuelcrenshaw7405 Před 3 lety +36

    Such a sweet tribute to your big sister Venus!!!!! Excellent job Serena!!

  • @jean.rdoy11
    @jean.rdoy11 Před 3 lety +16

    Olympia loos exactly like Serena when she was a little girl!❤️

  • @neugey
    @neugey Před 3 lety +57

    Give it another 10 years, then they should make a Last-Dance style super documentary of the Williams sisters!

    • @Crimithy
      @Crimithy Před 2 lety +7

      King Richard movie will smith is playing their father

  • @Olympus121
    @Olympus121 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Memories they’ll never forget, the world will never forget.

  • @MAURGASM
    @MAURGASM Před 3 lety +12

    bawling my eyes out.

  • @reubenjoseph7228
    @reubenjoseph7228 Před 3 lety +4

    3:11 That narration! WOW Goosebumps !!

  • @jeamjio
    @jeamjio Před 3 lety +3

    I’m crying watching this.

  • @lpburton126
    @lpburton126 Před rokem +1

    This was even more special hearing Serena talk about Venus. #incrediblesisters

  • @archangelajith.
    @archangelajith. Před 2 lety +4

    Heartwarming !! Tears in my eyes watching these Two sisters playing each other.Every parent's dream ......❤️ Greetings from Kerala, India 🙏

  • @peaceandloveonearthandmars
    @peaceandloveonearthandmars Před 2 lety +10

    I don't think people understand the scope of just what Mr. Richard Williams accomplished through his two incredible daughters!

  • @RameshKumar-ud5uk
    @RameshKumar-ud5uk Před 2 lety +3

    Excellent story first time liking serena for her voice☺

  • @lfvencomu
    @lfvencomu Před rokem +1

    What a beautiful story this is.

  • @VGerring
    @VGerring Před 3 lety +11

    OMG! I get teary eyed walking on this memory lane. I still remember that championship point as if it was yesterday.

  • @MadVibes18
    @MadVibes18 Před 3 lety +12

    I remember watching this final at work, when she won i screamed so loud my coworkes thought i had been injured! My love for Venus Williams fully blossomed that day, and ive been in love every since then!❤️❤️❤️

  • @tremaine861
    @tremaine861 Před 3 lety +11

    Venus the ethereal Queen! 😍

  • @H.S-leonhart
    @H.S-leonhart Před 3 lety +21

    The sisters that took Tennis to a new level and made their extraordinary debut 🎾🏆👍🎶🥇

  • @sassysistaofss
    @sassysistaofss Před 2 lety +7

    I no joke cried through this, so heartwarming ❤️

  • @robinrountree983
    @robinrountree983 Před 3 lety +3

    OMG! Venus will always have a special place in my memories. I will celebrate this forever!

  • @iceescape
    @iceescape Před 3 lety +4

    Venus played some fearless tennis here and was rewarded. Champion's mentality and heart.

  • @samuelcrenshaw7405
    @samuelcrenshaw7405 Před 2 lety +3

    Wow this was incredible thanks for sharing this with me Serena!

  • @skworldglobe
    @skworldglobe Před 2 lety +7

    This video brought tears to my eyes. I have always been inspired by the Williams sisters. It's because of them I got interested into the sport. I hope to be able to win at tennis tournaments I will participate in 2022. Let's go :)

  • @Purplengold09
    @Purplengold09 Před 2 lety +5

    Who's here after watching King Richard

  • @joanwhitely1111
    @joanwhitely1111 Před 3 lety +3

    I am so proud of these two young ladies hope I will be able to watch them live before they retire

  • @camilleblake2699
    @camilleblake2699 Před 3 lety +14

    Absolutely love these sisters and this was so beautifully narrated by Serena! How fun it must be for Olympia to have superhero relatives!! 😍

  • @babrafa
    @babrafa Před 3 lety +25

    Inspiration for many. Enjoyed every second of it. Proud of them.

  • @shellythomas8861
    @shellythomas8861 Před 3 lety +12

    This is beautiful and delightful to watch ,venus a classic person with a calm voice, always shows great sportsmanship knowing serena down this makes it more interesting and understanding why they love r so strong

  • @elmascholo13
    @elmascholo13 Před 2 lety +1

    They are so beautiful......i almost cried when I see them riding their bikes......diamonds in the ruff

  • @haroldtia4608
    @haroldtia4608 Před 2 lety +2

    Yo Venus winning serve at the quarter finals looked dangerously fast I was amazed when I saw how fast it went past her opponent truly an inspiration!!

  • @rayakusu-fosterB
    @rayakusu-fosterB Před 7 měsíci +1

    THE MYSTERY OF 🎾. WILLIAM SISTERS & FAMILY 👪. THANKS 😊 🙏.

  • @johnlennontruelegend
    @johnlennontruelegend Před 3 lety +92

    Serena’s face after the loss made me cry. Must have been tough playing big sister.

    • @JasonWalkerJamaica
      @JasonWalkerJamaica Před 2 lety +9

      Whenever they play each other, it’s always crazy emotional nerves

    • @ladonnawashington1643
      @ladonnawashington1643 Před rokem +1

      My throat got thick. I was emotional too.

    • @hannibaljustincase9985
      @hannibaljustincase9985 Před rokem +1

      @@JasonWalkerJamaica personally I never enjoyed them playing against each other. it always seemed like Venus, being the big sister, struggled to play her best against Serena because as much as she wanted to win, she didn't want to see her little sister lose. and while Serena, as the younger sister, didn't worry about that as much, it seemed like she didn't particularly want to beat her sister either.

    • @Irishb0y
      @Irishb0y Před rokem

      Tbh i think it was staged, serena maybe told to lose to venus by their father, since she already won US open.

    • @kimanimzalendo367
      @kimanimzalendo367 Před 8 měsíci

      @@Irishb0y Cannot be discounted. The family loyalty to dad was crazy, as is the love between the two sisters

  • @riderskater7248
    @riderskater7248 Před 2 lety +3

    Venus truly is a historical player.
    First black tennis player to reach #1 in the world. Ashe and Gibson were never ranked#1. Venus was the first dominant black player in tennis winning 4 majors in less than 15 months time. Only Serena has matched that accomplishment. Historical.

    • @westozzy
      @westozzy Před 2 lety

      Evonne Goolagong is an Australian Aboriginal. They are in fact, black people. It may have only been a brief moment in the mid-70's that she achieved a world number ranking but it's legit. She also won 7 Grand Slam titles. So she would be the most successful black tennis player before the Williams era.

    • @riderskater7248
      @riderskater7248 Před 2 lety +1

      @@westozzy Evoone is a true hero for all of Australia.

  • @ryanmartin3012
    @ryanmartin3012 Před 3 lety +19

    We need more of these ❤️❤️❤️

  • @smidaazer7100
    @smidaazer7100 Před 2 lety +1

    Am here today watching this video while waiting the movie of theirs. Am sure it's gonna be a masterpiece ✨ 😍

  • @aadipatel1599
    @aadipatel1599 Před rokem +2

    Makes me cry 😢😢😢😢😢

  • @ileanasantamaria2364
    @ileanasantamaria2364 Před 2 lety +1

    I love that each of them won their childhood dream Slam first!

  • @incorp2192
    @incorp2192 Před 9 měsíci +2

    awesome, Venus is an incredible player

  • @lipokmerenjamir2413
    @lipokmerenjamir2413 Před 3 lety +7

    So much respect for these two legends...♥️♥️♥️

  • @sir_bhlyme
    @sir_bhlyme Před 2 lety +3

    Straight up tears in my eyes. Beautifully edited. Nice one

  • @KB-mv9np
    @KB-mv9np Před 3 lety +8

    Absolutely love watching them so much. I’m so sad Wimbledon isn’t happening this year 😭

    • @Wimbledon
      @Wimbledon  Před 3 lety +2

      We'll all be back together again soon ☺️

  • @krisherdown
    @krisherdown Před 2 lety +1

    Serena narrating Venus' story just gives chillls.

  • @zzhchen7800
    @zzhchen7800 Před 2 lety +2

    Salute King Richard and Williams Sisters

  • @tintintravelers
    @tintintravelers Před 2 lety +2

    Love her smile 😊

  • @lindadayholliday3485
    @lindadayholliday3485 Před 3 lety +4

    Venus is incredible !

  • @fadexrucks1598
    @fadexrucks1598 Před 2 lety +1

    Venus and Serena are the greatest sports stories till date and perhaps ever

  • @cd.8749
    @cd.8749 Před rokem

    Beautiful story. Dreams do come true, for those willing to pursuit them.

  • @charomiami
    @charomiami Před 10 měsíci +1

    amazing , inspiring ... they changed the game for ever...

  • @mandeepsinghsandhu787
    @mandeepsinghsandhu787 Před 2 lety +2

    I just love the way she celebrates her victory ❤️❤️

  • @dianefinn9730
    @dianefinn9730 Před 3 lety +14

    Just phenomenal and priceless sisters love.

  • @WallyTheSuperPup
    @WallyTheSuperPup Před 3 lety +3

    This needs more like. Go V!!

  • @Sidecontrol1234
    @Sidecontrol1234 Před 2 lety +1

    I remember that years Wimbledon, I was totally blown away at how good they bother were.

  • @morpheusspirit6609
    @morpheusspirit6609 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Yes… there’s incredible talent, focus and dedication. But it’s the self/belief that puts the chills down my spine. Even at such a young age, they knew it!!

  • @bettinahansen7630
    @bettinahansen7630 Před 2 lety +2

    I still remember when these two came on the scene, with their beads👍 LEGENDS!

  • @ArcherBellGallagher
    @ArcherBellGallagher Před rokem +1

    What a special moment that would have been to witness this as a spectator.

  • @luyeyendomatezo5956
    @luyeyendomatezo5956 Před 3 lety +3

    I remember that time, 20 years ago.

  • @kiran7ism
    @kiran7ism Před rokem +1

    Was getting goosebumps throughout.. beautiful video..