Serena Williams Wins Women's Singles Gold - London 2012 Olympics
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Full replay as the USA's Serena Williams defeats Maria Sharapova in stunning fashion to win Gold in the Women's Singles at Wimbledon during the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Tennis has a long Olympic history but withdrew from the programme after 1924. It did not return as a medal sport until 1988. Professionals are now welcome to compete, and the Olympic competition includes men's and women's singles and men's and women's doubles.
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This was one of the greatest matches ever played in womens tennis history. People actually forget how good Sharapova is, but how BAD Serena makes her look.
Serena made MS look like an amateur; but then, she always does that.
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That is certainly a fact, you are so very right about your assessment of this match.
Maria hit two good shots you would think she won the game or the match let him tell it I hope he's not calling anymore Serena matches he did such a lousy job
One word when Serena plays like this. SCARY!! If you don't understand how great she is as a tennis player, you are not a tennis fan. Love her or hate her, we know she is simply the best of her generation if not the best of all time
?! Brencheng Brencheng, Serena Williams playing like this is Wonderful. Not "scary" in the least. :-) And Legendary Serena obviously IS the best tennis player to ever draw breath.
Brencheng Brencheng .......obviously she’s the best of all time.... there’s no “if” about it
That face though
That face of focus
She was so focused the whole match
She didn't want to give maria any chance lol
Maria will always be an easy steppingstone for Serena 😂
She's the GOAT!
@@montagne5825
Well, that comment was 4 years ago, when she was trailing Navratilova, Chrissy and Steffi in total number of GS wins. Now we can all say that, she already is the GOAT IF NOT the GOAT in sports history(as for 2019)
Serena’s Crip Walk is legendary.
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I Love that too it cracked Venus up 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🏆👍🏻👍🏿👏👏🏾😘💐🌹
Congratulations Serena Williams I watch this match when I need to relax.
@Ilya Kuryakin ...and we LOVE it
@@malaikakambon6636 see it
You knew Sharapova was in big trouble when Serena won the first 8 points of the match.
LOL yes...the first 8
💊💊You saw her Potion wasn't doing anything for her 😄
@@ciarrajohnson3849 did sharapova use performance enhancing drugs in this match?
I hate the fact that the commentator put so much emphasis on Serena's strength while ignoring the fact that her biggest difference from the other big hitters is her shot placement and her tactics.
Well said, it was uncomfortable the way the commentator talked about Serena’s weight in comparison to Maria’s…
Serena had the best serve of any woman ever, and it was her placement -- along with the power -- that made it phenomenal. Even Steffi G. was in awe of her serve.
that moment at 1:05:52 when maria is trying to hold back the tears is everything.
bro i felt so bad for her... Serena grabbed her spirit by the neck then crush it... no wonder Serena lives rent free in Sharapova's mind
Maria can choke, but even I started feeling a little sorry for her. 😂 Say what you will about her, that woman was a warrior on court. First ball to last ball, she always gave her fiercest effort. She had many ups and downs in her career, but this was the only time I saw her so dispirited in a match.
I sweat to god there is nothing i enjoy more than watching serena dragging maria around a tennis court like her own personal rag doll. lol
LOL yes
Serena loves Barbies ♥️
Me too!
bobby I Serena straight skull dragged her!
Lol love it to hate Maria's yelling omg
Two things.
1. Serena is not retiring until Sharapova retires.
2. Serena only GAVE Sharapova that ONE game so that she could serve out the match with aces. FACT.
Facts. Lol!
Maria is five years younger if she plays till she’s 38 Serena will be 43 I don’t think so
Ty Kas At this rate, Maria might need to retire. She’s been substandard since her meldonium supply got cut off. She’s a shadow of her former self.
Ty Kas what would lead you to believe sharadopa will play till she’s 38? 🤔
Can't wait 2. C. Mrs ohanion play tennis
This is no rivalry. Serena will forever slay Maria in tennis
Ofc there is rivalry even if it's one sided.
Well, Serena didn’t have an almost career ending shoulder injury like Maria did. Before that it was much closer.
sharapova will never match selenas career..
@@martins.28 Serena also didn't dope up for matches. 20 years no competition.
@@kparkermillennium Oh dear... You might want to read about Serena Williams' therapeutic use exemptions (TUEs) before making such bold statements (There is an Tennis,com article about it from July 2018).
Also Meldonium was legal for the most time. It became illegal for not even two month when Maria got tested. She took full responsibility and suspended her tennis career for the required 15 month. It was even reduced by the CAS because it was "without significant fault" and Maria was no "intentional doper". Not to mention that until now it has not been proven by anyone, that Meldonium is indeed an performance-enhancing drug.
So overall I'd say you should let that claim slide. Both are incredible athletes. That's it.
22:11
The look Serena sends. Priceless!
Stein Erik Booysen Ulekleiv Stick em up eyes. I got it.
"you aint beating me on this court or any court again" look she gives.....i love her
But Lisicki and Cornet did it in the next two years.
@@carrerau7138 And she handled them later. NEXT!
22:16 When Serena has that look in her eyes, all you can say is, "Uh oh."
Justin Cartwright omg, that look scared me too.
Yeah just give up, that's the I know where you live and I'm coming for you look. I love it!
yeah that look always says i took my prednisone, prednisolone, methylprednisone, hydromorphone and oxycodone today
Justin Cartwright I
The eye of the Tiger!!
When Serena is in the zone you just need to put your racket down and beg for mercy.
+Stephen Steven beg, crawl, sacrifice and realize that there is still no hope for you maria
Amen to that !!!
***** GFY PLEASE !!!
So whoever beats Serena would have to be a stronger male thug, right mate? Hence...................
***** Or it could be that they are on more steroids than she?
That fierce look Serena gave at 22:20. Like I'm ready for you, You're gonna have a long day
it was actually just a short day. lol! serena was chasing a cab she was so in a hurry it finished 6-0 6-1 lol! (kidding :))
Legit I was going to say she gave her that look like
I'm going to make this quick and painful and embarrassing for you
It was a don't blink or you'll miss this match
@@justcallmed5297 But didn't Sharapova earn far more endorsement money than Serena?
Maybe because she was basically a nice girl and Serena wasn't?
@@carrerau7138 No but because she was a white blond girl with blue eyes. To think Serena wasnt a nice girl but Sharapova who say she has zéro friends among her colleagues and doesnt want to have any on public television is space🤣
The silly comment from the commentator commenting on Serena's size and weight as though it has any impact on her game. Talent, hard work and sheer will power is simply how Serena does all the wonderful things on and off the court. So sir please simply acknowledge greatness when you see one.
KC Nwokoye and his comment that Maria is more agile......Like are we watching the same players here? Serena is the one running corner to corner, whilst Maria is like a statue
Those british commentators are so racist without trying!!!!
@@drytears95 It's the whitewashing that has me laughing at the silly commenting going on.
It is one thing to play Serena. It is another to play Serena when she is in the zone. That day she was in the zone and unbeatable.
Yea so true you could see her face the whole match lol
Form she was fine with drugs
In her system she can not ever win a point
If you look at the scores for each round she played, Serena was in the zone all week.
She was in the zone every time she played Sharapova since 2004 and never left the zone. 💁🏿♂️
When I'm depressed or feeling down. I love watching this match also Australian Open 2007. They both cheer me up soooo good 😂
Leyda Williams Agreed. I love watching Serena's 2005 Aussie Open semifinal win over Sharapova too. I wish the French Open would allow CZcams to air their 2013 French Open final. I love seeing Serena win her 2nd French major. That match & her quarterfinal win over Kuznetsova at the French is also entertaining. Serena has SO many fun, entertaining matches to watch when you want a pick me up. : )
Steven Michael The french open is so damn strict. and might i add, the one slam i think they should get rid of.
The TruthHurts yyy... i kinda like the clay
That's fine! Most people that I chat with say that the French open is the least fav slam. I would have thought the U.S. Open would be the worse
i think the us open is the worst
Forever the highest level of tennis we'll ever see from a man or woman.
Amen !!!
I re-watch this match at least once a year!!!
Pure, sheer GOAT behavior from Queen Serena!
Made us 🇺🇸 proud!
Still can't believe the announcer had the audacity to say that Maria would be more agile than Serena. In what universe has Maria been consistently more agile than Serena? 😑
delusional
This is probably the worst defeat suffered by a world number 2 to number 1 in tennis history damn Serena on fire!
Serena was actually ranked no. 4 at the time. She didnt regain the top soot until febuary 2013
jproxursoxoff Even though Serena Williams was the 2012 WTA Player of the Year. Serena Williams won Wimbledon, US Open, the Olympics & the Year End Championships in 2012.
Can't take anymore drugs marica
@@stevenmichael4990 basically Serena won 4 of the 6 major titles that year
Each side of this tennis court represented something very different. On Serena's side; how to win an Olympic final and on Maria's side; how to embarrass yourself at an Olympic final. This was also a metaphorical experience as well as Maria became everything negative and all the undignified perceptions people have about Serena. Serena used her racquet as her only defense and put all her opposition hastily to rest.
No mercy from Serena to Maria! 6-0 6-1..Wtf?
ScholarWarrior101
i do not like how this commentator makes serena sound like she possesses no real skills besides her power, Serena williams placement of every single ball is far better than Sharapova, her ability to play angles and open up the court is unmatched. there is SO much more to her game. yes, she is not as much of a volleyer as Venus and yes power and her iconic serve is her greatest weapon its not all she stands for.
It’s been a backhanded compliment her whole career - do we ever hear of a male playing having way more power than his counterparts so much so that he dominates them - no because it takes more than power to dominate like this women has
they do that all the time. Or others are focussed and intense. She is angry!
They've always dissed the Williams sisters for completely elevating and revolutionizing the game... personally I think Kris e is the biggest hater
@@worldhealthrn I think that Serena is the greatest tennis 🎾 every and stop the commentor for of their unfavorable comment..she's simply the best..take that to the bank 🏦 signed Eunice of l a
She is a great volleyer too. Maybe not so much in this match, but in other matches she is just brilliantly capable
I take Serena as a huge example of an athlete. Focused, determined, intelligent. If I were to try a carrer in tennis, she would definitely be the one I would look up to.
Focused, dtermined and intelligent + a little bit of steroids.
@@marshallgears9743 she’s more ripped than u huh :(
@@jem3662 your mom is more ripped than him.
@@marshallgears9743 sharapova is the one who got caught doping not serena lol. also serena is west african and west africans genetically have bigger muscles
@@marshallgears9743 Mentally lazy people always accuse the greats of doping, when in fact it was Sharapova who got busted and suspended. Your crybaby comment is funny though.
It's just amazing how Serena dominated the other players during the Olympics 2012! These weren't just 50th ranked players, these were the best players in the world and Serena just annihilated them. Just an amazing and dominating performance during the Olympic run. Go Serena!!
How great you are girl i have been watching you since you started playing tennis at your young age you and your sister you intertained us all these year, and also happy retirement enjoy life further with your family 😘
Serena Williams is the Goat
The William Sister are the evolution of tennis. They completely came in and changed the game. Brilliance at its best!
Yep its called WADA approved tennis.
Don't for one second think that Serena thinks she is God. What she is - Athletic, Committed,Dedicated, Determined, Experienced, Focused, Fanatical, Hardworking and Hungry. She does'nt wish to win,she plays to win.
....thinks she's GOD? Who the 😝 would say such a thing??? She thanks Him after every match...😕
Wayne Gooding I bet you meant to say GOAT (greatest.....time)definitely not GOD.
Her God is Geova
godmother of tennis
Ese Osayande, Her God is THE God, Jehovah or Yahweh.
Serena Williams is Probably the best Tennis player in women's single Tennis she won 18 grand slams and she got an olympic gold medal its hard to top that
She did
Omg now she has 23
She topped that!
Chelsea Handler had no jokes while sitting in Maria's box hahaha
Because what was happening on court was funny enough on its own right?
Cheasea is Russian agent.
Sharapova's game had plenty
LOL @ the crowd booing Serena before the whipping commenced...She was just giving everyone their last opportunity to see Maria pretty face before she rearranged it.
Amen😛😛😛
22 slams!! Omg I cant believe it! And to think she only had 14 when she gave Addictpova this LASHING!!!
You made my day.
tzar2007 #23 GOAT
now she #23. who can stop the queen ????
now she #23. who can stop the queen ????
Fredy Mayor Hopefully no one !!!
This by far is the best piece of tennis ever played by any women, Serena Williams defiantly best Womens Tennis player of all time and surely one of the best overall !
I luv u so much right now
parris sure she is the best
Move over steffi Graff
Every tennis player has a tournament where they played their absolute peak game. Serena’s was here, 2012 Olympics, scary amazing form. Unbeatable at her best. Amazing play from Serena.
Serena looks GREAT here her hair ,dress, form it was just right
Sheer dominance at the All England Club in 2012 for Serena. She won Wimbledon Singles & Doubles + Olympics Singles & Doubles... Will we ever see anything like it again? I swear some tennis pundits really take Serena's greatness for granted because how often does a women's champion of her caliber come along? Sure Serena has her flaws, but none of us are perfect and it's just unfortunate that her shortcomings happen to be made public for the world to see. Kudos to you Serena for your many accomplishments both on and off the court. I hope the next generation of tennis players to come will be able to meet the standard both you and your sister have set.
Venus did the same thing in 2000
SERENA Williams 'the' greatest EVER
Jalen Walker Well said. I really am tired of reading horrible comments about Serena's weak era, weak competition, about Serena not being that good a tennis player, etc. These comments are written by some really sad people. I can't understand why some people want to hate or dislike Serena Williams so much they want to discredit everything she's done professionally as a tennis athlete. It's illogical. As if Serena won 19(& counting)Major singles Slams, 4 Olympic Gold medals & almost 50 regular tournament titles by accident or by luck. Those people need to get a grip & let go of their BS. Serena is one of the best tennis players of all time. Period.
Jalen Walker Well said my man. I'm just amazed at how dominate she was during that summer. She set the bar so high and she is just a once-in-a-lifetime athlete.
☀️☀️ GOD is great
Serena made Maria cry in this match, LOL
What a tennis player, SERENA! She is the Greatest of all time!
Period!
Mind you all that this is Serena after a first round loss at the French Open a few months earlier...just wow! Gifted is the word to describe Serena.
She got a second wind from Roland Garros. She won Wimbledon (singles and doubles) right before this Olympics!
Nikki528 And then won The Open in September,beating Azarenka in three sets..I hope she and Patrick M. stay together.Serena has won 6 majors since she started working with him.
Vincent Hannah What's Patrick got to do with it? Richard Williams and Oracene Price remains Serena Williams coach.
cameroonculture He has everything to do with it.Serena met him after losing in Paris in 2012. They have been working together ever since.Yes,Richard and Oracene will always be her coach.But they are not as present as they used to be.You will notice that neither one of them are the constant figures that they used to be.I don't remember seeing either one of them in Australia a few weeks ago.Whereas Patrick is always there.He is usually in her friend's box at every match.
Great description KC. I would love to see her get the props she has so richly earned and deserves from WTA, endorsers an social media.
well that was a beat down.. Serena at her best..
I'm sorry! if I was Maria's friend and she wanted me to sit in her box when she plays serena, I would have to be sick that day! I love you but I gotta support you in spirit because this is so hurtful.
LOL
haha. better to support in spirit than to endure the shame of defeat
Here here‼️ Maria was No. 1 at this time and Serena completely obliterated her😄😄
Whatever, sexist dipshyt !!!
Then, it's a man's game. Go home chicks...Well, when all else fails holler foul...steroids.
THIS WAS A WORLD WIDE INTERNATIONAL ASS KICKING & BEAT DOWN!
Serena reigned as Queen! There will be none after her. I feel like watching this match again. hahaha
Such a blessing 🎁
My point of view serena Williams you are the greatest been a fan from the beginning and i am 72yrs young
Josephine. And she has been doping for most of those years.
You know who the dopper was in that match... The one that was banned.
i never get tired of watching serana trashed sharapova, as in reality when everyone seems to be against me i just stream my way to youtube and smile with this games
😒People doubt you? What planet (I mean Country) are you from??🎾🎾
Abiodun Ibitoye z
I KNOW Y'ALL SEE THAT GOLD SCRUNCHIE IN SERENA'S HAIR!!!! DON'T PLAY WITH HER!!
Great inspiration👊🏿
Lmaooo I saw that RIGHT away. She came for GOLD
Period
I thought I was the only one that noticed, sending early message, its mine
It’s a triple threat. Scrunchie, necklace and watch! Why is Chelsea Handler so obviously cheering for a Russian, even if they are friends.
This tournament from Serena is the most impressive thing Ive ever seen in women's tennis. Especially her last four matches where she won 48 games and lost only 8, and the last 3 matches being against the previous 3 world no. 1s
Sharapova could never.....Serena's victories have a way of cheering me up. Love her and miss her on the court.
Same here. They motivate me.
SOOOOO HAPPY to see my black sister win, wow such a beautiful sight to see honestly. I vicariously felt joy in my heart to see her win so flawlessly, and to see her family and close friends and America so proud of her. Her and Venus look more beautiful today than ever. Black don't crack baby. No shade to any other races, I love all honestly!
Such a blessing 🎁🎁
ach nix lol calm down softie
ach nix lmao "SOFTIE"
Maria was up 40-0 in the 6th game of the first set. Thought she would take the game but she couldn't. Shows how dominant Serena was throughout the match
That's been a recurring theme throughout her losing streak to Serena. She'll have game points, but can't convert them. In Miami this year, she had break leads on Serena, and had a bunch of 40-15 games, and Serena just kept coming back.
EVERYTHING was intense about Serena at the 2012 London Olympics.... her game, her outfit, her serve, her face, even her HAIR!! lol she dominated these girls! I don't know what it was about 2012 post French Open (maybe the bad breakup) but she needs to get back that same rhythm!
That was a full scholarship ride to WhoopAss University! I'm not team anybody but at some point you just have to say "No Mas!" Baby, just tap out!
LOL
LOL she might get a fine or something if she just forfeit 😄😄😄
The dislike for each other is so transparent between the two.. makes it' more interesting.
John Iii I scrolled down to find this comment.
What's their beef?
@@sweettea3879 nothing they just never really liked each other, thats all 😅
Serve, Return, Backhand, Forehand, Movement, Pace, Accuracy, Will to Win... Unmatched ... Unbeatable
Apparently Serena said after the match: "She pumped her fist and yelled 'Come on!' and I thought 'Oh, my God! She's coming!'" LMAO.
Alice Cheung literally laughed out loud at work when I read that! lol
Serena Williams put on a clinic: She kicked Maria Sharapova's ass! ...and she did it at the right time, the Gold Medal match with everyone in the tennis world watching. She finished in style as she served two consecutive aces to close out the weakling, Sharapova!
Man I remember watching this match live back in 2012 and just being in absolute awe of how easy this match was for Serena.
The spectacular Serena Williams becomes only the second woman EVER to win an Olympic Grand Slam. No doubt Ms. Williams is one of the greatest tennis players (male or female) of all time!
The greatest
@@ericeric8368 i agree. Male or female players, she's the GOAT. More GS titles and Olympic golds than any of the men, she matches Fed in age, AND she is a mother, which took a big chunk of recovery time after the birth of her daughter. And even then, tho' she didn't win one, she made 4 straight GS finals, on her return.
@@michelez715 well said!
Serrena
Maybe Serena took pity on her and let her win that one game. Serena is so thoughtful sometimes. Very nice of her....
Its literally just No. 1: Serena williams. And No2: the rest of Wta
Omg lol i laughed soo hard! But no way, Radwanska can be number2 and the others are 3. HAHAHA (favoritism)
Radwanska. Bah. Hasn't even won a major yet. Don't get me wrong i like her as well but until she wins a major she really only deserves to be outside the top 5 in my opinion. Hasn't even won against serena yet and you'd put her as No. 2. Hahaha now that is favouritism
Lol yup. I meant it as favoritism. I know she isnt the best, but i gotta give props for her for being weak but smart player. Lol i just love her.
MrHilary47 I agree I like radwanska but until she wins a slam she is not a real contender.
That is true Hilary...she's in a category of her own, so it'll be a while before anyone really gets what she wants because Serena is like a wall and how many people can just move a wall? 🎁🎁
This is probably my favourite match to watch. It honestly makes me laugh, objectively you cannot deny that Serena is the best in the world.
You got it right. The best ever. Hope she retires on the top of her game.
I love Gold hair tie in Serena hair...that was her basically saying I come here for one thing and no one least of all Maria is going to stop her
(6-0) (6-1) Serena is amazing!
One of the most dominant performances at a tournament I've seen. Serena was dialed in and laser focused from match one and she literally crushed every opponent. And it wasn't even close. She was determined to have that gold medal and nothing was going to stop her. And the conditions in that final were not easy to deal with considering all the wind and it still didn't matter as Serena was in complete control. And finally the best part is it happened at the Olympic games in front of the entire world watching. Priceless!!
We don't appreciate some things until it not there
I dont get tired when she is playing,awesome girl your on fire wow wow i have never seen so much talent keep it up👏👏
@@kayvegas9188 Now that’s the truth. I have no interest at all in watching tennis nowadays. Smh
The best match she ever played imo. This is one of those matches that you remember exactly where you were when you watched
It's either this or 2007 AO final but yeah. I'm that way with both. 2012 US Open final also is a fun one.
I love Serena's mood here. You can see it on her face from the get go. It's that "I plan to crush this girl" look. When he mind set is right, Serena is unstoppable.
Will go down as one of the most dominating runs in tennis medal history. Serena was focused, determined, and not to be denied. Utterly amazing what she did to this field. Was a virtuoso performance for the ages.
Today is Monday and I was not feeling too good, so I decided to come here and watch my favorite movie " The Demolition of a Cheating Meldonium Infused Russian tennis Player".
I think Maria was just there for the slow-motion replays, Serena threw her a bone and she starts jumping up and down happy puppy. LOL.
PS she did not deserve the Silver medal, tin is more like it.
Mark. The WADA approved steroid taker is playing to expectations.
@Merita merita Hey stupid has it taken you a whole year to come up with this insult? Educate yourself on this subject and Swallow the Rat!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@Merita merita No merita it was not a case of not seeing, it was a case of getting your brain to engage.
I remember watching this beat down city to a packed Center Court, it was over in an hour lol
the crowd was left speechless & in awe of Serena in demolition mode
Amen 🎁🎁
Speechless because they came to watch tennis, watching a ball be hit hard over a net for an hour with no rallies is dull.
@@cloverite - blame Maria
Nothing but respect to the legend that is Serena but I honestly just felt sorry for maria at the end. Was a complete domination in almost every department, looked like a round 1 match. I was stunned
The best tennis match I've ever seen played. Seriously, Serena hit winners and aces at will. I have never seen anyone play this well. I will probably never see anyone play this well again.
2007 AO final was also a pretty one-sided affair, Serena was on fire! 6-1 6-2
It was during the opening moments of the match, after Serena hit her second serve ace down the pipe for the first game, you had a feeling it was going to be a special day! Go USA!
Such a blessing 🎁🎁
I can't be the only one that thinks the people getting the tennis balls are funny
I died every time they ran across. seems like they did the most work😂😂
Claire Pham I
What ball boys? 😂
Oh wait ball people cos uno, 2019, ginger is a gender and an insult, I have to be politically correct 😂
From the director of the Desolation of Smaug comes the Decimation of Maria.
Lol! 😂👍
I never get tired of watching old matches where Serena beats Maria. It brightens my day.
Bro Twan gee wiz
I still think serena is a loser!!!!
BAD ATTITUDE!!! Thinks she is God!!!!
This is one of my favorite videos on youtube!!!
indeed!
Me too😂😂😂🤣
1million% agreed
The look on Serena's face @ 22:17 said it all.
This post is for those who have not a clue about tennis history and for the haters that like to question Serena's dominance.
Evert and Nav turned pro in '72 and '75 respectively. Evert and Martina were the two best players during their era and therefore was able to meet each other 80 times with 61 of the those meetings being in tournament finals. There was essentially no depth in the field during the reigns of Evert and Nav since most of the players were a bunch of leftover players from the pre open era. FYI the Evert-Martina rivalry has eras in itself which are lopsided. The the first 20 matches it's Evert 16-4, the next 20 it's again Evert 11-9 (they are pretty much even at this point but overall its Evert 27-13)..then the next 40 matches it's Martina 30-10 which included a 13-match winning streak. Serena and Maria's "rivalry" is now at 18-2 Serena. One could argue that if Serena and Maria were able to play each other as much as they did we may see similar results - but it's doubtful because Serena is head and shoulders above her and the rest of the field.
Graf came into GS championship form in '87 (and just in time for her golden slam in '88) more than 10 years past the Evert/Martina era of dominance. From 1987-1990 Graf won 9 slams. 4 of those 9 slams were at the expense of Nav and the other 5 were at the expense of Evert, Mary Joe, Sabatini, Sukova, and Zvereva. When she reigned she was facing Nav (last GS singles title Wimby 90) and Evert (last GS singles title FO 86) in the twilight of their careers granted Nav put up more of a fight than Evert but it was evident that 1987-1990 Nav was not as formidable as 1982-1984 Nav. Sabatini was a one slam wonder that never lived up to her hype. Mary Joe, Sukova, and Zvereva never held a GS singles trophy or was ranked No.1.
Graf's only comp (90- early 93) came in form of a teenage Monica Seles who won 8 slams before her 20th birthday and was the undisputed No.1 player in the world to then be attacked in 93 by a crazed Graf fan - essentially ending her career. After losing the 93 AO final to Seles (by then Seles had a 3-1 edge against Graf in GS finals), Graf went on to win the rest of the slams that year unchallenged. Monica returned to the game damn near two years later as a shell of her former self. Even though she was able to win the 96 AO and made it to a couple of USO finals (95 and 96 - losing both to Graf) she was never really a threat to Graf as she once was.
From 93-96 when steffi won 10 of 15 slams (damn near half of her overall total), she received little resistance...these are the players she faced during the period and the slams they won a post stabbed Seles (1 slam), Sanchez-Vicario (2 slams), Mary Joe (0 slams), Sabatini (0 slam), Novatna (0 slams), Zvereva (0 slams), Sukova (0 slams), Martinez (1 slam), Pierce (1 slam), Coetzer (0 slams)..it wasn't until when Hingis came along in stopped her reign..she was able to get the best of Hingis at the 99 FO for her last GS title.
Serena of the other hand throughout her ENTIRE GS CAREER from 1999-2015 serena has had stiff competion from Graf (1 slams), seles (0 slams), venus (7 slams), henin (7 slams), maria (5 slams), hingis (5 slams), clijsters (4 slams), Capriati (3 slams), Li Na (2 slams),kvitova (2 slams), vika (2 slams), kuznetsova (2 slams), Mauresmo (2 slams), Davenport (2 slams), then you have stosur, ivanovic, myskina, schiavone, bartoli each with 1 slam..let's not forget that 12 of those women mentioned had been ranked No.1 in the world with 10 of those 12 acheiving the No.1 ranking duirng her GS career...basically serena was able to win 21 GS titles while competing with talent that far exceeds anything Graf, Evert, or Nav, had to deal with...Serena is GOAT and they agree too
So to recap Serena has won 21 slams and 4 GOLD Medals in 3 Olympics spanning the 90s, 00s, and 10s. Graf's GS final record is 22-9 v. 21-4 for serena which is the best winning percentage male or female. Venus and Serena have a DOUBLE CAREER GOLDEN SLAM in doubles - Martina doesn't have an olympic gold medal. Nav was an active player in 1988 and had her chance to go for gold but she opted not to play in singles or doubles at those games so that's her loss. Serena and Venus are also 13-0 in their first 13 GS doubles finals while Martina is 10-3. Graf does not have a doubles career worth mentioning. Serena continues to win slams in the power tennis era where anyone in the top 20 can be a multiple GS champion in the 70's, 80's, 90's. She has been able to keep up with and dominate the younger more powerful generation this late in her game despite her MULTIPLE injuries one of which was life threatening. She still has a lot of tennis left if her and to me and most she is already GOAT but if she needs three more slams to put a stamp on it despite what she has proven already my guess is she won't keep us waiting for long.
One more thing: Serena is 1-0 against Graf in WTA tournament finals.
+Raul Jackson You did a really wonderful job of putting things into perspective here man. I always felt the Evert-Nav and Graf era lacked "depth" as you say, and after seeing the cold facts you posted here, there is certainly no doubt about it now. I don't take anything away from Evert, Nav, and Graf. They still had to win those matches. It is what it is, that's all.
adam2eve Thanks man. I just got so frustrated with the comments about serena as a person and her legacy so i just started typing. I've been watching tennis for years and seen the greats come and go and serena to me (and most) is the cream of the crop..
+Raul Jackson Wow, this is a very comprehensive post, most insightful. Plaudits to you.
It's not comprehensive at all. It's completely untrue and full of inaccuracies when dealing with Graf, and completely dismissive of the Evert era. Sorry - as far as the summation of Serena - just look at her last 12 Grand Slams victories - Who are the greats of the game she has face - Sharapova and Azarenka, (one of who's number Serena has completely got- happens in tennis though), two of the most one dimensional players the game has every seen - their grunting is more potent that their games most times. She has faced them twice each - which leaves 8 slams - with names such as Jankovic, Safina, Zvonareva, Radwanska (who had a respiratory infection), Safarova, Muguruza, Wozinaciki and at the 2010 Australian Open Henin in her first tournament back from retirement. Her comeback didn't last long. I believe I see 6 or 7 first time slam finalist in this list.
Evert had to deal with 3 of 4 slams played on fast grass courts - wood rackets and a host of attacking players - because of the grass courts. Not the best surface for the women who fashioned the modern baseline game of tennis. Here are some of her opponents and their H2H with Chris, and slams won during the era; Court (8), 9-4; King (7), 19-7; Wade (2), 40-6; Goolagong (7), 26-13 ; Austin (2), 8-9; Mandlikova (4), 19-7 ; Navratilova (17), 37-43. Because of team tennis Chris skipped 3 French Opens (76, 77, 78) during her 125 match win steak on clay which ran from the end of 1973 to the spring of 1979. Played only 6 Australian Opens because of the scheduling - and the fact that there was no off-season (the majority of players didn't play) It didn't have a full 7 round 128-draw until 1984. Chris and Martina along with other players - had to make the switch from wood to graphite. The US Open changed from grass in 1976, the Australian in 1988. Today's players are completely pampered - in comparison to the Evert era - even the Graf era. All the on court - injury time outs, medical assessments, bathroom breaks, shirt changes, heat rules, even the towelling off between points - and the ball boy service - didn't happen. The challenge system and on court coaching, advances in training and diet; then there is the racket technology. I highly doubt many of today's player could hit the ball with wood - the small racket head (like a squash racket) the wood with no power but good accuracy. Todays rackets are crazy insane. I know because I play - and yes I played with wood..right up until 1989. I have quickly went over the Evert era - I could list the 5 one slam winners - and the other great players from that era that did win a slam. But if you don't know them it wouldn't mean much.
As far as the Olympics is concerned - they were re-introduced in 1988 - and points were not awarded until 2004. To say Martina Navratilova doesn't have a Gold Medal or she had her chance is ridiculous. Gold Medals meant nothing to players of that era. The Golden Slam wasn't even a term when Graf won it in 1988.
Serena has played on tour longer than both Evert and Graf - here is their win/loss records. Evert- 1309-145/ 90%, Graf - 902-115 / 88.7 %; Williams - 737-123/ 85.7 %. Serena has got a record in slam finals that any player would love to have 21-4. But she lacks the consistency of the other greats. Evert 52 semi-finals of 56 played, Navratilova 44 of 66, Graf 37 of 54, Serena 29 of 61.
I am not into knocking players, and comparing era is completely senseless. But it would seem that people continue to do so - in an effort to prop up their favourite players. Each player can stand alone on their own accomplishments.
+zedlacredit I agree with not comparing players from different eras, however the era of the last 20 years has waayyy better depth than the late 70's to late 80's era. Maybe not the top 4 but from 5-20 the last 18 years is much deeper. This explains why players today don't make the semis as often as they did many years ago.
All these other players are just waiting the Williams Sisters out. They will just have to wait until the sisters get too old to play. lol
That's it 🎁 Until that wall comes down, the W#1 may never change
slater1ist maybe they’ll her daughter will like tennis and carry out being a tennis pro like her mom
slater1ist
2019 and this comment rings true.
Serena is still wining and in her third round at Wimbledon after winning against younger and stronger players.
Lady Wander
I know😁😁😁
2019, they still here.
1:19:59 i came 4 years later just to hear that scream she let out!
When I need to laugh I just watch this. 😂😂😂😂😂
You killing me with the witty comments.
@TheoKabala89 me too and I love watching the AO 2007, Serena ranked 81 and Maria hyped up to be the winner. Serena from the walk on, had her fierce 'Not today' face on and crushed Maria.
Me too.
TheoKabala89 I sure Mary Carillo had a stoke. She can't handle the truth.
Yes Mary prefers blondes...brunettes are too tough 💟
Even though this amazing performance isn't about looks, I just gotta say, Serena looked as good (and hot, gorgeous, powerful, hypnotically graceful) as she played, and damn, she played RIDICULOUSLY WELL! Serena Williams is pure fire in absolutely smokin female form.
Such a bright star atop the Rankings tree✔️
+pantanegro a true goddess on earth!
She really looked beautiful. As always. But that day... Baaaaaby.
She was magnificent!
Been re-watching Serena's matches since she hinted at retiring and I love this one so much! Her passion, talent and of course- the C-Walk!!!!! She is the GREATEST OF ALL TIME and its not even close!!!!! 👑👑🏆🏆🏆💅🏾💅🏾💅🏾🎾🎾🎾
Serena has no Grand Slam, a terrible 84.6 match winning percentage, only 73 titles in 240 tournaments played, not even one top 10 all-time great as competition.
She is barely top 5 among the ATGs.
She really is. I was lucky enough to watch this match live. At the time I wished it wasn't such a decimation, but in hindsight i can say i watched some of the highest level tennis ever. This was incredible
Me too...i remember her first match. Watching her is like poetry in motion...she is exciting even when she loses.
@@carrerau7138The funny thing about your stats is knowing she is the G.O.A.T and won the more important tournaments plenty of times. It wasn’t about how many titles a person won, that’s like saying well since Maria won 100 titles at in Madrid she’s the best ever. 😂..such a silly comment you made. She has the most grand slams in the open era and that’s all that matters, along with all the doubles grand slams and plenty top tournament trophy’s on the side. Year end championships and holding that #1 ranking for a very long time on and off. That’s why the world knows she is the best. ❤
@@carrerau7138Oh and who else won singles and doubles at the Olympics?!
What the world witnessed is greatness and probably will never be seen again, we will miss you Serena Williams our Queen 👸 😢 💔 💙 ❤️ 😞 👸
I think this is the best I’ve ever seen Serena play, her form was near perfect. Sharapova didn’t have a whiff of a chance.
I just canr ever get tired of this match!
I cannot sleep so I went back here.........Praying for 18 to Ms. Serena *US Tennis Open 2014*
Your prayers were answered :)
C Waters
And even more ..
2012 Olympics: Serena hates Sharapova.
2019 US Open: somethings never change.
Vee dee, you got that the wrong way round - it's Sharapova who hates Serena. Not only is Serena an easy going type, great personality, she has no reason to hate Sharapova, unless you think she has held a grudge for the 2 losses in 2004. Sharapova, on the other hand, is not known for her warmth and friendliness, just ask the other players. She has hit balls directly at Serena, which though legal, is not exactly nice, and I can't imagine her feeling friendly to a player who has owned her since 2005.
the hate is entirely mutual
I would've been completely embarrassed.
Can you imagine the humiliation?? LOL
God, it must be so frustrating to Maria that she just simply cannot beat Serena. I mean, imagine what getting dominated over and over by the same opponent does do the psyche of a professional athlete. She must want to win SO badly every time, yet she just simply can't.
I can't imagine such athletic torture 💔
😄😄
Tony Straight She just prays for Serena to have an off day and for someone else to beat her so she can have a chance at lifting the trophy.
+Tony Straight
I think she is just going through the motions. She accepts defeat before the match begins. Sharapova doesn't have the heart of a champion in my opinion.
💊💊I see she forgot her "medicine" before this match (Serena is still drug-free)‼️
tzar2007 #23 still going strong
I loved the camera shots of Maria's box!! They all look heartbroken with how sucky she was playing hahaha. Especially Chelsea Handler!
They're probably all Republicans anyway 😄😄
She must have thought maybe I should've been cheering for Serena like a good American would do lol
2023 watching just a video but feeling stress as it was live game.. Unbelievable ball strike from Serena. A GOAT
That was another tennis clinic for Screamapova from the Gtreat One.
I'm a big fan of both of these talented ladies but wow serena made maria look like a fool in this match lol
yes she did
He'll be gone by tomorrow. Always some coward hiding behind an alias trying me on this thing.
Alsan Bellard
Good answer. You got it just right. He only wishes the win was the other way around. Too bad fellow. Serena was stunning.
Good answer. You got it just right. He only wishes the win was the other way other around. Too bad fellow. Serena was stunning.
Alsan Bellard I agee!!
Of all the wins over Sharapova (and there are MANY), this is the most humiliating beat down Serena has delivered.
Agreed. This match and Australian open final in 2008
@@QuinnMakeUpit was 2007...and yes...that beat down was almost as bad 6-1 6-2..
no scream or shriek or grunt could save sharapova here! lol! serena was a little bit merciful already. she gave her a point so it's not a double bagel. lol!
I just love how Serena is just taking her time at beginning.... such a QUEEN 👑
This is the A game right here, it doesn't matter which player from any era, they would get smacked when she brings this game to the court, nd this is not the first time she's beaten Sharapova this way, I think this is like the 3rd time Sharapova has gotten the smack down if I'm not mistaken
That is what you call domination. Poor Maria. Awesome Serena.
Audknight Did you like that stare she gave Maria after she spanled the winner to go up 2-0 in the first set? It said" Not today, not ever, byeacth" LOL!!!
Gotta agree with you, when Serena has her A Game, she is unbeatable, period!!
This was so much a beatdown, that even American Fans felt sorry for the stomping that Maria got. But, Maria has a zillion facebook followers!! So, all is not lost!! :-)
LOL yes those FB followers can turn any Maria into a Serena LOL 😅😅
Wow! I never get bored watching this. Serena completely annihilated Meldonium.
I feel a little sorry for Meldonium sometimes. She does what she can to live up to the hype that has been created around her but she can only do so much. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not her fault. It’s a cultural thing but Meldonium just got caught up in it all. She only needs more humility and honesty and to ask those who are setting her up for failure to back off and ease the pressure on her, other than that Meldonium is a good woman minus the doping and screaming.
Moma. King Kong on WADA approved can beat any female.
She's the best for a reason :)
That was the BEST spanking that Serena gave to Maria!!! Y'all know it!
Serena was the gourmet chef but the only thing that was on the menu was bagels and breadsticks...:-)
LOL Maria looks like she eats those 2 everyday 😄😄
What a shame from these people? 4 or 5 years ago
SERENA IS ONE HECK OF AN ATHLETE #TEAMUSA
Serena dragged that heifa!!!!
She sure did, lol!
Lol that's funny but so true.
That was mean, lol