Serena Williams v. Justine Henin | Miami 2007 Final Highlights
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Highlights of the championship match between Serena Williams and Justine Henin at Sony Ericsson Open (Miami 2007).
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Justine and Clijsters were two players that could consistently give the Williams sisters trouble. Luv the Williams sisters.
Henin was a special athlete. Exceptional movement. Tenacious. Undersized but scrappy and mentally tough. She had a ton of variety in her game as well. It takes a very special player to bagel Serena. That’s for sure.
Specially her back hand is like Roger
Justine's power is soooo underrated. I believe around this time she was definately in the top 5 when it comes to pure power. People just look at her size and then jist overlook it. Her forehand and backhand were ferocious! 🔥
Which is crazy considering her height and stature
A pocket rocket, she almost averaged same numbers as the ATP players in the day, not just mph but more impressive the RPM , Serena had more power but far less topspin
Her power is underrated by whom?. You say " 'People' just look at her size and then just overlook it ". Who "people" are you talking about? and how do you know this? Are you really in a position to speak for "people"?.
@light279 in comparison to just about most other players especially in the mid to late 2000s she was considered a "offensive counter puncher" and her serve wasn't that much more powerful compared to her peers of similar height and stature, also if we are honest the hype of "Big Babe Tennis" really lowered the standards of genuine power in the WTA
Not many women had the opportunity to bagle serena.
Serena returned the favour in their quarters match the following year.
@@tremaine861 yes
@@tremaine861 and even won the match, here henin although bageled her in first set, lost the match.
The score shows bagel she only beats herself and it allows her opponents the opportunity gain points, sets and sometimes matches
Still in defeat she showed the start of what modern tennis would be, what would lead to the likes of Halep,Kerber, Swiatek and Stephens, the heavy yet powerful strokes dragging SW off court more than the "Big Babe" tennis she had mastered and was accustomed to face from the likes of VW,Sharapova,Davenport. Also variety to disrupt and speed to defend. SW had to alter her game in order to become the all time great, its ashame she wants to back out on her desires for WTA Majors to be best 5 match
I remember watching his match live on a Saturday night 15 years ago, and watching these highlights I can still remember just before the winner what’s about to happen. The match points near killed me, then to see Serena work her way back was incredible. What a fight. What a match.
I truly envy 😲 you! And I know you were nervous throughout!! She had her Super Powers working, because she was banged up badly and came out like Super Woman!!!😃
Henin was such a force in 2007. Toughest opponent for Serena for sure. She had this match in her hands, but she folded mentally. She beat Serena 3 times at slams in 2007! Peak Henin was toughest player to beat for Serena.
True, but 2007 Serena was far from being at her best but even then she still managed to win AO.
@@nhlanhlamakhanya2285that’s just a weak excuse. Win the first slam of the year and Miami but losing to henin in 3 slams was because her form wasn’t any good 🤣🤣 Serena fans are just constant delusional cringe
@@Limebradley Only one of them have multiple records in the record books....So, the fans can't be delusional for speaking facts.😎
@@michaelbond9922 that’s irrelevant to the actual statement lmao.
Serena knew Henin was her only challenger it almost seemed Serena was scared to play her at times out of fear of losing.
Great match. Love the fight of these beautiful ladies. Kudos to them both. Wish women's tennis was still this great today.
Back when the WTA had real stars and was entertaining. Now we're left with Swiatek.
Bet Iga could taker her!!!
We have Aryna
The media is stoking cocopuff
You know nothing about tennis.
Swiatek is fantastic, what the hell are you talking about?
This match was awesome! Great players.
Greatest rivalry of women's game
Henin has been the toughest opponent for serena so far.. One handed backhand and slice put serena into trouble all the time, Specifically on clay ...
No, Venus has been Serena’s toughest opponent by far!
Henin went on to win the US Open that year in 2007 beating both Williams sisters.
@@misterme9829 I actually would say the opposite. Venus was a wall for teenager Serena, but as the younger got adult, that situation totally reversed. Henin was by far the toughest opponent for adult Serena.
Yes Henin was Serena's toughest opponent then Kim.
Wow…this was a CRAZY match
What a come back. She returned that serve at matchpoint in the second set with such verocity. Awesome match, awesome quality video. Thanks for sharing.
Serena's movement, serve and power just wasn't up to par on this specific match. Honestly, where was the power!!!! Even though she struggled on this match she was good enough to win to Jistin who was playing lights out! Wow!
I will never forget this match. Period. Oh my gosh….from the match points saved to the points Serena hit to stay in the match and win it. I’m done.
We all talk about her backhand... Her forehand and slices were just as awesome
Her slice is so underrated. Its bcoz of her slice that she is such an effective defender. The likes of Williams Sisters, Sharapova used offensive shots when they are defending, just too much risk taking. I dont understand why the women's game rarely used slice unless its necessary. I've seen Venus slices couple of times and its beautiful, such a shame she never utilize it. Its time somebody starts telling female players to start utilizing slices
The slice is part of Ash Bartys game, the poison slice... She had a match point and didn't execute to finish...
I think I remember Serena saying that before the Australian Open 2010 final against Henin, she had her coach hit countless slices so she'd know how to handle them. I actually think it was around this time that Serena started coming up with more strategies against opponents, whereas in the past she used to just go out there and blast away (because she could). Her game matured around 2010, and especially when she brought Mouratoglou on board.
When the women’s game was exciting with huge personalities and real rivalries.
Two of my favorite female tennis players. Justine Henin had one of the most beautiful backhands in the game. She was always a threat on court and with 7 GS she is definitely one of the great female tennis players of all time, after Serena, Graf, Navratilova, Evert, Seles, Venus, Henin and Sharapova in that order.
One of my favorite matches ever. The comeback from Serena has to be one of the greatest in tennis history. The GOAT of our sport!
I hope we get another Serena energy player. Match intensity is consistently incredible. We were blessed to have had her.
This is a match I would have liked to witness. Bageling Serena and also winning the first seven games against her is no easy feat. Leading 6-0, 5-4 ( 40-15 ) and serving for the match and then losing must have been devastating for Justine. They both were such great fighters on the court. Justine probably had the BEST backhand IN ALL OF TENNIS. Champions never give up; this match also shows what a great champion Serena is.
Henin's backhand was awesome
Serena ...outstanding performance
Williams eventually won the match, but Henin's tennis was a joy to watch. She coupled pure talent with agility and creativity. Add to that the best backhand ever, men and women combined, like John McEnroe said, and you have one of the most brilliant players ever to grace the tennis courts.
A lot of people commenting on henin and i came to see henin but omg serena what a fight thats one for the goat scrapbook
Women’s tennis seems to be moving backwards. This was a phenomenal match.
Henin always gave Serena the most trouble but jeez that first set bagel could've only happened during the weakest years of her prime ('04-'07). Henin played great in the first set, but then Serena wore her down in the second and Henin was spent in the third.
Simona bageled her in 2014.
@@Leomerya12 Serena beat Henin here and she beat Halep at that WTA Finals tournament.
@@Leomerya12 and then returned the favour with blows of her own
Great match Serena, you are awesome. Love you 💕💕💕
Great game by Serena again! I just love watching her matches! I hate when the commentators are so tacky, unprofessional and bias, as they tell you who they want to win. The Australian reporter was clearly hoping for Henin to win. So bias and tacky!
Oj of
Exactully.
You can't say that on the basis of the highlights alone. Even though Serena eventually won this epic match, the most brilliant points were from Justine and fully justified the commentators' enthusiasm for her tennis. But all credit to Serena for managing to turn the match entirely in her favour.
Commentators were always so racist and tacky and bias against Serena! Her whole career, these fake commentators always were so NEGATIVE ASF! Luckily, times have changed!!! Chris Evert still lurks tho 😒😒😒
@@23Echeo So true!
Instant classic! Serena is in a league all her own!
If I was to ever become a tennis player, I would have definitely liked to have the style of Justine and Martina Hingis. Although I wouldn't be able to replicate that Henin backhand which still remains unmatchable in both the men's and women's game but she was an amazing athelete and a legend. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Federer’s backhand > Justine Henin’s backhand
The thing about Henin is that she wasn't afraid of Serena unlike most other players.
not sure that this is actually saying anything. Venus wasnt afraid, neither was Dementieva, Capriati, Jankovic, Davenport, Hingis or Sharapova.
@@AC-ss5oy Thank you.
Serena was the one! Sure miss her
Yes, mehhh!
Justine was a fantastic player. She will always be one of the greats of all time. Serena just played great tennis down the stretch. This was one of Serena's defining grand moments in tennis.
Not sure it compares that well to any of the 23 major titles she won. How many 'defining grand moments' do you consider her having?
@@jodyvance1554 this match was much more difficult than several entire slams out of of her 23 victories, so yeah, it compares very well indeed.
@@jodyvance1554 Many. This "grand moment" may not be a slam but she came back and beat a fellow all-time great and one of her greatest rivals. I'd say that was pretty grand.
Non of these ladies are afraid to run the ball down. Players these days mainly rely on power. That’s why I enjoy Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauffs game because both of them don’t mind longer rallies or putting that extra ball into play.
Well, I was feeling down, and now I'm feeling re-energized. Thanks GOAT.
Serena is the G.O.A.T
Serena ,just like Federer, Djokovic and Nadal..................you can make them work, but for how long before they wear you down.
WELL SAID.
wow super
You get the sense that Henin blinked here, and while I admire the tenacity of Serena to come back from the brink, I think this is a match Justine really should have won. She just didn't have the belief.
It wasn’t that she blink! Serena is the toughest opponent, therefore she’s the GREATEST EVER TO COMEBACK AND FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT! Never gives up!! We admire her for all that she did! #GOAT #Queen #1
Its ok, she got to beat Serena 3 times at slams in 2007.
No she didn't. It's just that Serena is one of the greatest ever as well, so it can happen at any time that such a champion manages to do a great comeback.
I also felt that Henin blinked, esp in the third set You can see that the Serena’s shots were getting slower and shorter in that set, but somehow Justine didn’t punish Serena enough for these
@@hotmocha82because she was also getting slower and sloppier with hers hence the errors in that particular set. 🤷♂️
Henin is probably the second best women's player of all time, the way she played with peak athletic Serena through her career
So 1) Court 2) Henin?
1. Margaret Court 2. Serena Williams 3. Steffi Graff 4. Navratilova 5. 6. 7. 8. Henin (in my opinion)
This was a beautiful time for woman’s tennis. Thank god it is returning. It’s been so stale for about 7 to 8 years…
We have atleast consistent slam winners who win year after year compared to wozniacki generation the darkest period after 2012 . Winning slams make you star. But as Naomi fan I wish she focuses on wta tour as well. Iga is doing great but she needs to win slams year after year.
11...
Hennin in her prime was GOAT.
Justine hands down , play beautifully especially that 1 handed backhand
Serena you will always be the Greatest. She is beyond inspiring, and is a motherly figure to so many young men and women.
you didn't show the backhands serena hit to save double match points? WHHHYYYYYY
Justine Henin was quite the tennis player of her time in the golden age of WTA tennis!😊 Not as accomplished as Serena but just as good as Serena!😁
Shame Justine didn't stick around. She was able to fight Serena on equal terms. Would have made the era much more compelling, as Serena was just ridiculously better than anyone else after Justine retired.
Justine pound for pound is the most talented player ever.
Justine Henin is my fave
A stark contrast from this match, the following year in Miami 2008, Serena demolished Henin 6-2 6-0
After that loss in the QF in the AO open in 2008, I think she knew she was done.
In 2008 season, Justine was definitely suffering burnout from the beginning. She lost from Schiavone too, early in the year... quite untypical from her.
@@pierdomenicosommati443 not an excuse...She lost in a blowout fashion. Serena outplayed her.
Henin backhand 😍❤ 1:21 0:47 3:35 5:02 11:52 1.67m height but sooo explosive.
❤ Justine Henin ❤
Wow. This is why serena is the best ever. What a champion. Henin was really great too.
Steffi was world number one for a record 377 weeks vs Sir-e-no's 319 weeks.
@@bigjohn2810 Steffi no competition vs Serena Huge competition.
Omg the video cover photo 😆😆
2人の偉大な女王😊👸👸✨✨🌈 🎾😃☀️ それにしてもエナンは、フォアハンドも強いの知っていたが、バックハンドが最大の武器な彼女にとって、フォアハンドを多用した試合を初めて見た😮⤴️✨
I live watching Justine playing, her game is very beautiful
i liked watching these two women play along with Klijsters
Henin was her only rival imo though venus fought a lot of finals against her because she disposed of henin
Justine had the match on her racket, such a shame she let up the aggression and couldn't close it out. Still elegant and impressive to watch though.
You never "have the match " when you are playing Serena.
@@azieldaly2965 bs
Wow and Serena also won a match against Maria in this same tournament ☺🤟... I also seen highlights where she had been trolled in the match against Maria, having a chat to the Umpire to remove him from the crowd 😶⚘
Those people ruin it for everyone. Hope he was removed.
@@networth00 So true xx
That happened in her match before against Safarova in R3, not against Maria.
A questionable call? Hello - it’s called the challenge system.
Some people say Justine was actually a better tennis player than Serena, based solely on skill and technique. But this match shows you why Serena is the GOAT, none the less. She's the greatest competitor to ever pick up a tennis racket. She's never out of a match, no matter what the score
thats what you think
@norman smithers But nobody on God's green earth thinks Steffi would win that much in the Serena era. In Steffi's prime she beat up on old, washed up serve and vollyers. As soon as Seles and Hingis came along, her game was irrelevant. She retired at the right time. Her game wouldn't have aged well
@norman smithers Steffi couldn't be an in-form Monica Seles, who overpowered her time and time again before the stabbing, even at Roland Garros. Steffi beat a 17 year old Serena, big deal. But we all know she couldn't beat prime Serena on any surface. That slice backhand extent because it just doesn't work in the power tennis era. The only reason it worked for Justine Henin is because she could hit over her backhand and drive through it. The all time great that I think would give Serena a better challenge is probably Chris Evert with modern technology. She'd be almost like a Wozniacki and grind Serena down, especially on clay.
@@seanjenkins331 Graf was a total monster, she was not "overpowered time and time again by Seles LOL, she was clearly ahead in the H2H even in pre stabbing matches, all this fake assumption is based on just 2 slam finals, both dramatic three-setters won by Seles, great victories indeed, but everybody "forgets" that between these two matches, there was also a Wimbledon final in which Monica was totally trashed 62 61 by Steffi. So no, sorry but something like "Monica overpowering Steffi" has never ever existed. P.S. I'm not a Graf fan at all, I actually hated her at the time because I was a Sabatini fan, but I also remember very well what really was happening back then. Seles re-entered competitions playing like a total monster, but by that time, Graf had changed her racquet, had further developed her game and was just completely out of reach, period.
👍👍👍👏👏👏
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Damn she Donut Serena in the first set Wow !!!
😍😍😍
Justine so underrated 7-8 lifetime vs the GOAT and most of their matches were close - and her game was so talented. Only 4 losses in 2007
Correction…6-8
The Greatest tennis player...period.
The greatest WOMAN tennis player, besides MC.
No Nadal and Federer greatest ever.
It's very funny how players like Henin and Cljsters made life miserable on the court for the Williams, especially Serena.
Pound for pound smallish Henen Ardenne greatest female tennis player, greatest 1 handed backhand. Robert at 67.
Prettiest backhand and nice variety but we don’t go by a players weight, she could bang the ball well.
If you don’t have nothing good to say then keep your mouth shut 🤐 it was a good game Serena was just better
@@genevaausley2665 I just reported the facts in an opinion format and used no fowl language or putdowns. If you dont like it you're the one with the problem.
Agree Really love her ball striking. She threw her body weight on her forehands and with her backhands, she sliced it or just accelerated the racket head towards the ball, making the shots formidable…
@@AliiScott didn't she win 7 GS? Things happen, its just a game
Serena played quite poor in this match, if the highlight is anything to go by. Imagine the 2012 Serena’s form being played in this match, it would have been a str8 sets win.
Justine busted her knee cap.
It's such fun watching Serena slowly but surely dismantle lesser players (who labour under the delusion they're in Serena's league).
stop insulting Justine. FYI she has a very respectable h2h against Serena. She was a real challenger to serena and is a legend in her own right.
I'm sure Justine beat her enough times that she wasn't only in her league but sometimes better!
How embarrassing for Serena to have a losing record in Grand Slams against a "lesser player" like Justine 🤣
@@riggerro ummm....Justine was clearly better than Serena on clay
Serena admitted Justine is a player she has trouble playing against. Justine is an all court player, not 1 dimensional ball bashing tennis player
Serena won this match out of pure determination. Her tennis was not that good. And still beat her . 😅 (just look at that first set, it was disastrous 😢, so many unforced errors).
Serena is just having a good time...Olympia is her life.... seems tennis and fashion are just fun sidebars...
I think she sees the end. I think 2023 might be a tennis year without the likes of the Williams sisters, Federer, and maybe even Nadal. End of an era.
Dude she is 40, so yeah no shit.
🎾👑🎉
Not too sure if henin had a self destruction imploding like she did against Marion bartoli in the Wimbledon semifinal .. not sure if that had much to do with this match ? Or if it was all Serena playing her A game which wasn’t too likely as Serena didn’t have A game here
I always felt Henin just didn't have anything left in the tank against Bartoli after that Serena quarterfinal. Henin was frail in so many ways, and I think when she had tough matches she'd come out flat. Hard to say though, as that first set against Bartoli was pure tennis.
@@deedledave9826 but why was henin so frail? I don’t get it.. it was her only second grand slam of the year.. she should have had more in her..
@@justineandserena Good question, and I'm really not sure. It could be that the turnaround from the French Open was too short? I also think in Grand Slams where she fell short (Aus '06 and '10, US Open '06) a lot of it had to do with tough 3 setters she played prior to the final. It could all be in my head though.
@@deedledave9826 sounds about right yea Except at Wimbledon 2006 she had no 3 setters until the final with mauresmo Which she choked..
@@justineandserena That was definitely a choke haha. I often wonder how she would have fared at Wimbledon 2010 had she not gotten injured against Clijsters. She seemed so determined and focused that tournament.
I cant remember Serena getting bageled…
You don't mess with Serena in Miami
Unless you're Venus Hingis Capriati Osaka Wozniacki Azarenka Kuznetsova
Henin is great but Serena is GOAT.
s williams doped
Henin best
And then there was Henin who could bagel Serena
Then Serena sent her a bagel of her own the following year, demolishing her with 6-0 6-2
Less sh*t cluttering the screen back then
Serena tied with Sharapova for most annoying on court squealing/grunting sounds during play.
agree
Nah Venus is worse and now Sabalenka is keeping them company
Grace ,elegance vs noisy violence and brutal force. I love Hénin
Let's summarize 2018, INDIAN WELLS Lost to, Venus Williams, Round 32 MIAMI Lost to, Naomi Osaka, Round 128 *ROLAND GARROS, Lost to, Maria Sharapova, Round 16 (WO bailed out before match) *WIMBLEDON, Lost to, Angelique Kerber, Final SAN JOSE , Lost to, Johanna Konta, Round 32, Worst defeat of her career MONTREAL, --- pulls out for personal reasons ----? CINCINNATI , Lost to, Petra Kvitova, Round 32 *US OPEN, Lost to, Naomi Osaka, Final Let's summarize 2019 Melbourne: Lost to, Pliskova, Sereno was leading 5-1 3rd set, Literally choked on those 5 match points. Miami: Lost to, Wang - walk over Rome: Lost to, Venus Williams - walk over French Open: Lost to, Sofia Kenin 6-2 7-5 Wimbledon: Lost to, Simona Halep 6-2 6-2 Toronto: Lost to, Bianca Andreescu , Final 3-1 US OPEN, Lost to, Bianca Andreescu , Final - walk over
man vs woman
she choked...it happens to women more often......competition is not for fragile souls....
The following year he in retired because she was caught using peds for the second time 🤣
Come on crap is irritating
Look at serena's body structure compare to henin's body, she is a tiny little girl, technicly serena has a man body, she is got more power than most of the girls.
No henin as a boy body (not even a man body) no feminine curves at all. I know know a single man who has juicy big boobs (henin is flat like a boy) big curvy ass like most black women (again Henin had a flat ass like a boy). Serena has hips, something Henin will never have with her narrow, BOY SHAPE. I know many boys shepe like her, but i have never met a man shaped like Serena (boob, ass, hips). 😂😂😂😂😂
Henin was Serena’s best rival IMO. They had some amazing matches. Henin was the only one of Serena’s contemporaries who could go toe-to-toe with Serena in terms of power. Serena made a nice adjustment in the second and third sets hitting high loopy balls to Henin’s backhand. Serena probably saw how Nadal tortured Federer with the same tactic. Haha
I think if Henin had won the first set 6-1, she'd have won the match. But getting bageled awakened a different kind of fighting spirit in Serena. She only ate a handful of bagels in her career.