Martina Hingis v Serena Williams - Australian Open 2001 Quarter Final | AO Classics

[@jiromarc7873]

Just goes to show how great Hingis was during her time. I simply adore her. ❤️

[@joeyconvery2055]

Easily one of the best of all time.

[@urswuergler3969]

Saw her playing at a European junior tournament in Chur (Switzerland) in 1990 or 1991. She was 11 years old at most. Her two significantly older, taller, physically stronger opponents on that Saturday may have managed to score a game or so. If I had to describe how she played, my attempt would fail before I even said one word. There are certain things in life one cannot describe.

[@anthonydecastro6938]

"during her time"? after her loss to Graf at the Roland Garros 1999 final, Hingis NEVER again won a grand slam...

[@alexpiper1115]

@@anthonydecastro6938 well yeah but she still won enough tournaments to retain the number 1 ranking for a while. this tournament really solidified her decline. she played well against Venus in the next round and was the heavy favorite to win against Jennifer but she had other plans. After this, the big babes( Jennifer, Venus, Serena, Lindsay) we're beating her pretty regularly. Everyone in the comments was praising Martina but this was really Serena's match to lose - She lost a lot of matches that she should have won in 2001 and trained hard in the off season to start winning again.

[@tomsd8656]

But temember that Serena W was far from the form of her dominant self. She was making lots of unforced errors. The serve was not as good yet. Hingis had the game but just not enough power to deal with the bigger stronger rivals that came after her.

[@cyrilpicone3467]

What an era! Golden players 🎾💛 Love Martina Hingis Smartness

[@ivyaguas1250]

I miss this era... So many talented dominating players... Personalities you want to root for.

[@secrets.295]

True. The 00s are the best era for women tennis. Williams Sisters, Hingis, Henin, Davenport, Capriati, Clijsters, Sharapova, Mauresmo. So many multiple grand slam champions. And so many top players with different playing styles. These days everything is about power. Which is still ok if they can reduce the unforced errors. But when all players go for broke too many times it creates too many unforced errors, and creates inconsistencies. Not many players can play the power game the way that williams sisters and sharapova does. I think the younger generations player needs to hold back some of their shots and not go for broke all the time.

[@alanlee67]

@@secrets.295 probably true for most sports. Kids nowadays on twitter all day instead of training

[@paigehere5176]

@@alanlee67 what Twitter got to do with this now-

[@geethuvarghese9103]

So true.. The Era just b4 this was also awesome.. With Steffi, Martina.N n so may noble technically advanced players. I personally Loved their front court play so very much.. 😀

[@simihartseil6593]

@@secrets.295 Graf*

[@walterajimenez9466]

Hingis vs Serena was always a popcorn match in the early 2000s

[@normankennith7919]

serena loved losing to white women!!!

[@HshddBsbdhjd]

🇦🇴7☆7🇦🇴

[@rossdeboss9412]

Not for for. Little girl to play trans man

[@mwelb5251]

I remember this match well and watched it live. BEST. MATCH. EVER!

[@michaellee888]

One of the best matches of ALL time. Definitely a classic match!

[@lenguainglesa2580]

love the play of hingis smothness , timing so beautiful to watch , what a genisu to change directions

[@dcarsondavis]

I miss Martina. She was a joy to watch play.

[@markmorris7123]

Yes she was

[@totowang33]

Enjoyed Hingis' game very much. A breath of fresh air in a pool of power hitters at the time.

[@Jane-vw5om]

There were no power hitters back then when she was winning matches. She could never compete in today’s game

[@MalphasMikaelson]

@@Jane-vw5om Good joke. For almost 10 years now the WTA has been awful. Filled with low quality Tennis players. Hingis would have easily been the best. Even current Serena is nothing special and she dominates just by risky power hitting with no real thought behind it.

[@mountainblanc3200]

@@Jane-vw5om there were quite a few good power hitters during the 96-2000 Hingis' era, there was Lindsay Davenport, Monica Seles, Mary Pierce, Jennifer Capriati and the Williams Sisters. Steffi Graf was also still a force to contend with in 96-99.

[@xidiamond6851]

Imagine her in the 70s or 80s

[@tremaine861]

@@MalphasMikaelson 'risky power hitting with no real thought behind it.' doesn't win you multiple Grand Slams. Stop talking shit

[@robertsuhrer5604]

What endurance and skill Martina showed. Loved how she could change direction of a backhand line shot suddenly like Chris Evert. Serena was still escalating her game and muscle.

[@merrahpadaottfyhk9141]

Martina hingis is a legend..no question about it...elegant classy smart n 1 of the prrtiest tennis player ever...my idol..my fav..like FR

[@mindrover777]

Hingis, The Harry Potter of Tennis, uses Tennis racket like a wand .

[@MJ-dh6pu]

My god there were so many excellent and competitive players back in the 00's, the Williams Sisters, Capriati, Davenport, The Belgian Duo (Henin n Clijsters), Mauresmo, Hingis, Pierce, Vaidisova, Ivanovic, Jankovic, the Russian Golden Girls (Myskina, Dementieva, Sharapova, Kournikova, Petrova, Kuznetsova, Chakvetadze, Safina, Zvonareva) some honourable mention like Hantuchova, Golovin, Bartoli, Schiavone, Li Na, Zheng Jie, Azarenka, Radwanska... And now? Pfft! One tournament winning then gone!

[@lower_than_furries9727]

Osaka, Andreescu, Hsieh, Halep, Kvitova, Yastremska.

[@swosaka7410]

@@lower_than_furries9727 All of them are good except the last one

[@iamshadowbanned699]

@@lower_than_furries9727 You forgot Kerber, Wozniacki and Muguruza.

[@marcarthur2991]

all those players were very talented. What a pitty that anna kournikova had to retired at 21 years only because of back injuries. She was anyway the champion junior player in her time. To young. I miss all those players and tennis is no more the same without them. I miss capriati, kournikova and Dementieva

[@nunyadamnbidness2531]

So you out grand slam winners in honorable mentions but mentioned kournikova?

[@andrewwilton5017]

i wish you would upload the whole match! this was a classic, i remember staying up to watch this when i was 15

[@isabenitez9554]

I still watching Martina hingis matches, she was my favorite player on tha time

[@brahicmorgan8893]

That drive volley from Martina at 10:40 is probably my favorite shot of all time.

[@SnapDragon3016]

"Drive" volley

[@bryanmartin5901]

hit it late, let it drop too low, hit it from no man's land-- luckily cleared net and dropped in. Poor technique but clutch shot nonetheless

[@doctorgrigori585]

@@bryanmartin5901 Poor technique ? Martina Hingis ... poor technique ??? Ah ... LOL 😁

[@joeyconvery2055]

Yes, I love that shot!

[@jonathancatunao3646]

@@doctorgrigori585 hahahahaha

[@renatoamaraldemiranda2558]

One of the best women tennis matches that I ever saw. Perfect from beginning till end ❤️

[@renatoamaraldemiranda2558]

Lechiffresix six 🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️😂😂

[@nicholaskevin1698]

Hingis' technique, court sense & awareness are second to none. One kind of pure talent that won't be seen again imo.

[@joeyconvery2055]

Martina was a brilliant player. I miss the rivalries in women's tennis.

[@Official.tadiwa]

Belimd Bencic is the modern day version of hingis, but not as good

[@fundhund62]

The female Miloslav Mecir.

[@JohnnyCage333]

I miss Martina Hingis! Definitely was a fan. And I gotta admit, I had this crush on her. Lol.

[@Polarcupcheck]

She was cute. lol

[@lanzleanillo2911]

I’m 22, and I had a crush on her

[@addictivstudio]

Me too, she had that temper...

[@TheJovial1970]

You see her now. I bet, you change your opinion.

[@JohnnyCage333]

@@TheJovial1970 uh oh. Lol.

[@gerardobaltodano]

Hingis was one reason why I started to love tennis (the other one was Federer). I loved her tennis. Maybe to her too.

[@lifeisnothinglifeisnothing7930]

Pablo Briones me henin was one reason why istarted to love tennis with roger

[@Jane-vw5om]

I did too until I met her in real life and she was so rude.

[@andrewmark2783]

Shame she was just a horrible person. I hope she's matured over the years and isn't just better at hiding it

[@gerardobaltodano]

@@andrewmark2783 Andrew: it's looks like you have "confidential" information about her or, maybe, for some reason, you have something against her. Choose one.

[@andrewmark2783]

@@gerardobaltodano Or maybe I've just seen her be really unpleasant in interviews speaking about other players? Get over yourself

[@pavementpounder7502]

She was the female Federer (they're also a similar age and of course both Swiss). Such a smart player who mixed it up and didn't just rely on baseline hitting. Shame she couldn't continue a bit longer at the top in singles, but did well in doubles unsurprisingly. Ash Barty reminds me a bit of her.

[@ronwatts5827]

Both players showed so much courage and resilience....amazing match to watch.

[@michaellee888]

Best ever match between Serena and Martina. 2001 QF Aussie Open. Love this match!

[@jpp144]

Hingis has one of the best brains out there. Almost too much chaos theory inevitably. She shone so bright for a while her legacy lives on. She could find an angle or a shot that not Many other players could do. She took out both Serena and Venus in consecutive matches in this tournament. That is a testament to how she plays. No disrespect to either of he aforementioned there is not a comparison being made but I just find watching martina play akin to watching a great instrumentalist pick up their instrument

[@fallendevonish1869]

Smartest, based on what, I feel like that is an excuse that people use for female tennis players who are unwilling to put in the work at the gym.

[@scotte8629]

what does that have to do with women’s tennis and learn to read

[@scotte8629]

where do you see smartest.

[@stwaters1147]

Bullshit! Hingis got in her own way. Serena came along and just tore her career to shreds

[@jackakhan]

@@fallendevonish1869 eh, don't know if u can really apply that to hingis. I'm sure she worked hard, she had some pretty serious physical limitations. Short, small frame etc. I think the argument is she did a lot with what she had.

[@aidanhamilton]

17:17 is such a brilliant play by Higgins varying the way she hits the ball to the same place is very intelligent

[@normarosalinddavies3635]

Aidan Hamilton 0

[@regworld1167]

Hard to believe Martina Hingis never won another Slam after the age of 18. That was a tough era.

[@YDVDNVRR]

She won Australia when she was 19.

[@annewalden3795]

Martina did win Grand Slam titles in doubles after the age of 18.

[@AdyHh-up9ez]

People care about singles where she never won slam after 1999 as game.passed her simple​@@annewalden3795

[@planetX15]

​@@annewalden3795Who was her partner?

[@annewalden3795]

@@planetX15 Martina was very fortunate as she had a variety of partners including Roger Federer , Jamie Murray, Jana Novotna, Anna Kournikova, Sandra Mirza etc . Take a look at Wikipedia for more information.

[@843Nappy-Jey]

Hingis strength was court positioning and ball movement and putting her opponents in awkward positions on the court because they never knew if the ball was gonna land in or out.

[@Chrisk1976]

This is the best match ever and a testament to the gift that was shared with us by a legend, martina hingis. iga swiatek's play resembles her.

[@fundhund62]

They don't have much in common 🤔 Swiatek lacks most of the things that made Hingis special (court awareness, volleying skills, touch, doubles prowess).

[@Chrisk1976]

@@fundhund62 Swiatek's vollying obviouslyneeds improvement, but ground strokes are similar in my opinion - and Swaitek has dispalyed great touch with those as well as court awareness. This is a singles match, I didnt really consider doubles when I commented.

[@fundhund62]

@Chrisk1976 There is no great touch without good volleying. To my mind, Swiatek is a very one-dimensional player without much variety. Hingis was the opposite.

[@Chrisk1976]

@@fundhund62 You're entitled to your opinion for certain. Swiatek just hired a new coach, and has never really focused on doubles in the WTA. She has youth French Open and Olympic games championships in doubles. I think in the coming years you will see her game mirror HIngis to a certain extent. The important thing is, the #1 ranking isn't Swaitek's focus right now, and her accomplishments to date are on par with the best of the best in singles.

[@LucaCorradini]

after all these years, I still think that, because of its intensity and quality, the rally starting at 21:51 is the best one of the last 20 years (and this match might be overall in the top 5, if not top 3 of the last 20 years).

[@Ttjam1]

A great match point save!

[@threerings1345]

The fluidity of Hingis's game combined with an ultra-competitiveness clearly separated her in terms of appeal from the other female players of that era. Unfortunately she was literally run out of the very top tier of singles by the Williams' and other power players. They kept the smaller Hingis constantly sprinting all over the court, resulting in chronic lower body injuries and ultimately retirement.

[@markmorris7123]

Errr I disagree. Its rumoured she became a bit of a coke head..She always deniged it though..Anyways I think that was why she walked away from it..But yeah she was a joy to watch.. My favourite female player, her and Graff...And of course the William's sisters

[@broncoguy4862]

@@markmorris7123 "Rumored" being the key point here. In reality, Hingis' game didn't match up to power players when they were hitting more winners than unforced. Hingis had a lot of variety, but none of that mattered when you can't get to the ball or forced onto your back foot.

[@sierragealbaskara4053]

Hingis was my tennis idol

[@hesch-tag]

Mine too. It was her intelligence on the court and the range of shots she had. It was difficult to see when she faced Davenport who was so powerful and Hingis just didn't get a chace, especially on her own serve.

[@mingoia2132]

Crush

[@TitanFind]

She’s a psychopath.

[@meenak3351]

Mine too in womens. She was also a crush

[@Blime2913]

yea back in the day swiss miss HINGIS was my Idle as well in many respects she still is! But my latest phenomenal rising star Idle of a new age is ASHLEY BARTY, in many respects Hingis an Barty are very much alike in game play an dogid in determination aswell as headstrong in strategy of their game.. Personally I'd very very very much like to see a full on Hingis v Barty match it would be quite interesting to say the least with them being very similar in many ways!! Buttttt I know that could never happen now that Hingis has gone an got her self a well earned retirement an all..

[@willybeama1]

Man, they were playing insane levels. Volleys, angles, power, tactics, finesse, and more. Fantastic match.

[@mountainblanc3200]

It’s really amazing to see how cautious top players were when playing with Martina Hingis even if she had no real offensive weapons, only strategy and smart play.

[@anthonyryanmauro]

they were but this match is a bad example. serena was never cautious against her. except for this match. i don’t even know what serena’s game plan was.

[@mountainblanc3200]

Anthony Mauro I guess she never was cautious with any player, she’ll just hit the ball as hard as she can left, right or center. That was until her sudden brilliance in early 2002 when she started showing signs of being one of the greatest female champion in tennis history. While Martina Hingis on the other hand, found her rightful place as one of the best doubles player in tennis.

[@maximilian2974]

Her two handed backhand was a weapon.

[@ronwatts5827]

no offensive weapons....very funny. Ask Serena about Hingis's forehand or backhand. Maybe the serve wasn't overpowering, but if Hingis was lacking offensive power I can't think of many contemporaries with better offensive games.

[@anthonyryanmauro]

ron macdonald seriously! just because she doesn’t hit every shot flat or as hard as she can doesn’t mean she wasn’t offensive. she was in control of many many points. she used things other than her power to dominate her opponents. and this is coming from a huge williams fan.

[@yasminsahi7650]

Hingis was my Everything❤❤

[@luvdasitar]

Hingis’s change of angles with last minute flick of the wrists keep her opponents guessing. It’s difficult to read if she is going down the line or crosscourt and there are no patterns to her stroke play. That’s why a bigger hitter like Serena has problems teeing on shots that land in the service box. Very smart player Martina. Really needed a good service though. She never worked on it.

[@johnieting]

Hingis has amazing return skills

[@theKingSwordsman]

Martina was not only a hell of a tennis star but she’s pretty to look at as well. The perfect combo. She has an a competitive monster inside of her.

[@patrickclohessy2568]

Hingis played the match of her life

[@tennisfitapp]

When Martina was in top form she would literally not miss the ball!! That was the difference and playing super smartly 🎉

[@malcolmfraser7939]

Thanks AOTV for making this available. Martina could mix it , left and right, long and short, slow and fast. She knew within herself she had the capability to beat anyone on the day. Serena always played the emotional game. Waiting until her opponent pushed her. Thanks once again for making this available. Australian TV and film is all round the best.

[@Hammerton32]

Serena always played the emotional game? huh?

[@outtahere321]

Martina .... such a great tennis player and beautiful, too.

[@pablogalarza1592]

Hingis is most biuty player and one of top all time . Im love her 😍🤩

[@andrewmark2783]

I think Serena was/is more beautiful, so each to their own...

[@Mysicalgreenunicorn03]

Martina had everything except power. Had she had more power there is no doubt she would have won many more slams. The 2002 AO final is so heartbreaking. I haven’t been able to watch it since.

[@craiglevy8144]

You forgot her nasty temper which cost her from winning the final of the 1999 French Open

[@xidiamond6851]

I keep confusing 2001 and 2002. I thought it was 2001 where she had all those match points but got nervous and each of them played Conservative hoping JC would miss. JC was more in control in 2002

[@Mysicalgreenunicorn03]

Xi DIAMOND no it was 2002. In 2001 Jennifer won in straight sets.

[@damagedradio]

@@craiglevy8144 The ball was in! And the only thing nasty was the French Open crowd

[@austinseven4720]

@@damagedradio The ball was in, but Martina totally lost her focus. I am a huge fan of hers, always had been. But at the time she was up a break in the set, and winning that current service game. I've never worked out exactly why she lost it so intensely over one bad call. The French crowd were awful though. She'd beaten home favourite Mary Pierce on the way too, and that may have been an additional factor. Obviously, the French was the only grand slam she was missing and she may have wanted it too much.

[@derhinko2359]

Martina Hingis is pure class and Beauty , she is a legend and my favourite Player ever

[@Gamer-sv2mz]

shame for you she didn't win more of 5 grand slam ...

[@derhinko2359]

@@Gamer-sv2mz she won with doubles and mixed 25 GS titles

[@Gamer-sv2mz]

i meaned in simple play thanks

[@1deonlucas9]

Even after being a coke head? And people still root for cheater Sharapova, tennis fans, like the sport itself needs a lesson in reality

[@derhinko2359]

@@1deonlucas9 she tried coke for one time on a party, it was a mistake but this was no doping!

[@johnieting]

10:43 wow don't know anyone else hit this kind of shot. Drive volley almost at the baseline 😮

[@sodaniel1]

Hingis’ game is so effortless - I loved it!

[@daekyoung_jung]

Really one of the greatest matches

[@hernandodelgado2764]

Lo sigo viendo y no me canso Hingis la tenista más completa. Martina cuanto te extrañamos. Guardo la esperanza de verte en dobles con Federer en los Olímpicos del 2020.

[@PHlophe]

Papacito , this isn't going to happen and you know it.

[@ZeDuBreju]

What a match!! Beautiful Hingis smile!

[@bamagirl5454]

Serena has outlasted them ALL!!!!! 23 Grand Slam single titles & Still counting 🥰.

[@bamagirl5454]

Buffalo 66...SO, she’s gonna be alright 👌

[@nataliefreeman5237]

B M-Y not many people are still getting to FINALS at her age. i'm sure you don't disrespect Federer the same way and he's just as old and has been losing finals.

[@bamagirl5454]

B M-Y Still counting until she says she’s retired. She could still win US Open, or she could win 1 or 2 next year. You may have stop counting but she hasn’t yet😘.

[@vincenzodimartino7327]

Steffi graf is the goat she won 22 out of 54 Slams serena 23 out of 71!!!

[@dcarsondavis]

Maybe. But she's a bully player. She just tries to overpower everyone and the other ladies have naturalized that advantage. Look how many unforced errors she had in this match. Plus she's a poor professional and notorious bad sport.

[@Ornacia29]

Martina was an incredibly smart player

[@aleksandarmaric-qs9jd]

Golden era of women's tennis. WTA was better than ATP 2000-2004/5.

[@sheezamann2724]

hingis is one of the most beautiful players..EVER on tour.....her style of play is missed in tennis very much..........

[@sheezamann2724]

just to add...now...it is just ...slam, bam, wham, eeekkkkkk......shriekkkkkkkkk.......STILL love tennis though....

[@petebest22]

Yep I must admit Martina has a lovely arse and nice legs here 😛

[@KomissarLohmann]

Martina might have had a weak service, might have not been the fastest or strongest, but she was definitly the most intelligent and had the most beautiful and classy playmaking I've ever seen.

[@LISA75_]

Martina's serve was the biggest issue in her game, because she had everything else she was quick she was smart and once she got a rally going she usually got the upper hand. but shoulder problems and i think going pro so young just took the longevity out of her career .

[@bowsershark]

You recognize the correlation between youth, injuries and going on tour. This is why Mr. Williams limited his girls junior touring schedule. He was called all kinds of disrespectful name for this by the USTA people and media people. In hindsight, he looks like a genius for his vision and guidance for the Williams sisters. And, as he foretold, they had long successful tennis careers. They have been conscious international embassadors of tennis and inspired millions to play. Currently, Serena is two major wins away from being the number 1 all time major tournament winner in tennis. Venus has been magnificent and has significant multitudes of tournament wins. When Venus casted a shadow over her sister in the early days, Mr. Williams said the younger Serena would be better in the future. Now, we see what he talked about decades ago.

[@xidiamond6851]

Imagine if she was around in the 70s 80s

[@RaphialLee]

I wonder why her serves looked soo weak and I seen her stretching out her shoulders a lot

[@NiMohr-e1w]

And the cocaine problem

[@ModetopiaModel]

10:48 WOW that was quick

[@secrets.295]

During this time Hingis was the top player and everybody thought she was the next Steffi Graf. Nobody thought that Serena will actually be the one beating Graf records as she was still developing her game at that time.

[@bradhuskers]

Graf is the GOAT. And graf faced much better HOF competition.

[@drepark2294]

Tobias Immerstein it’s so funny when people that look like you claim steroids. Considering people that look like you hate Serena has that been true Serena would have been banned a long time ago. But I guess drugs helps your limited mind comprehend how physically superior Serena is than her opponents.

[@Buddychigo]

Also during this time, no mention of Margaret Court's record. Steffi's record was seen as the one to beat, but since Serena broke it... The narrative changed.

[@cbcluckyii4042]

@@TobiasImmerstein-tm3gp you didn't grow up with black kids in your community or have any as friends? This can be considered a stereotype, but it is my truth; a lot of them are gifted with athletic bodies. Our track and field team were all Canadian black for the sprints, Africans for the long distance, and field spots were the whites sprinkled with some Asians. Quite a few of my classmates from 11 years old onwards naturally had a 6 pack abs. Genetics - all the strong, well built Africans in the 20th century were sold as slaves - those genes have been passed on

[@valentinodelpiero4861]

Xiao Chiao yes. Serena already is since AO 17 the greatest slam winner

[@yurets1234]

Beauty+skills, Martina is the best at all times

[@gangster125]

This was a great match. Granted this was early in Serena’s career, but she always struggled against good returners of serve. Without that weapon to fall back on, she struggled right through her career. But love that drop volley to save match point. She was so good at the net when she was younger. The last decade in her career, she couldn’t volley to save her life. Hingis is just one of the smartest players to ever play in the women’s side.

[@peterflorino9692]

Loved Martina. Surprised she didn't win more slams..

[@fundhund62]

Injuries cut her career short.

[@daveytube]

So good to see Martina playing so well after all these years. I hope she gets to the final and wins.

[@mwoz14222]

You do realize this is from 2001??

[@amaiurjarauta969]

@@mwoz14222 I think he meant he hopes she went to the final after this match.

[@nickhorgan4349]

@@amaiurjarauta969 she did and lost to Capriati

[@demirones]

Martina where she puts her eye she puts the bullet..What a talent.!!❤

[@davidleesteel]

Imagine Hingis had bullet serve like Williams

[@xidiamond6851]

Hingis was too stubborn. Giorgi is smaller than her yet packed power. Because Martina was winning so easy before the power power she never adjusted her game

[@siwemgqalelo3485]

True, it can only be imagined never lived. Only dreams with no manifestation.

[@u216]

I remembered I watched this game live on TV. Wow time flies.

[@w_zy]

Most favourite match!

[@samuelcrenshaw7405]

Huge Serena fan here but I will say this Martina and Lindsey gave both Serena and Venus all they could handle back in the day! And made some tennis!!!!!!

[@guttaboy44]

Before they both matured and then neither cam hang with them

[@ritzwin12]

the most graceful tennis player, martina hingis. i love and miss the swiss girl.

[@randybenito8284]

Most iconic tennis outfit of Martina

[@DeltaSixDJ]

One of the greatest matches of all time, the level was just unreal and the atmosphere is crackling. It's a bit like that US Open match of Henin vs Capriati, where you can rewatch it and instantly feel the excitement of the crowd and the occasion. Some of the shots that both players came up with were inspirational. True talent on display and they both fought to the end.

[@joeyconvery2055]

Serena is so quiet in this match....I wish she played more like this. Amazing tennis. Martina was tougher mentally in this match.

[@rainyd4293]

And Serena was never a graceful loser against other players. Admittedly, she's one of the greatest players of all time, but never liked her entitled attitude.

[@fundhund62]

The great match of Hingis career!

[@Readyteddygo]

I always loved the Hingis style. The compact, efficient strokes, the angles, the strategy and the sometimes arrogant, brattish behaviour.

[@brownhooque]

@Max E @M C There was never arrogance.

[@al1976-v7m]

I didn't know Williams played without grunting once!

[@amadeushsu1981]

a true class of her own, way to go martina!

[@rodnejean9880]

Wait didn’t know Natalie Portman played tennis

[@fundhund62]

And Hingis got a role in Star Wars!

[@mehmedenis]

No, that's Serena Williams!

[@Jane-vw5om]

Don’t insult Natalie Portman

[@nambelas]

They did look alike from certain angles. Now they don't look alike as they get older but the similarity is still there in certain photographs.

[@sodaniel1]

Martina was Effortless - I love her game. I grew to love Serena 😍

[@843Nappy-Jey]

Serena always gave Hingis a tough time. But after this match Hingis goes on to beat Venus 6-1 6-1.

[@Pdjohnners]

That was great to watch. It's easy to forget that Williams used to be so trim back in the day. Hingis, by comparison, has barely changed in appearance.

[@tremaine861]

Yep and that's why her game went nowhere after the power players came on the scene

[@michaellee888]

One of my favorite all time matches. The Australian Open might be the most neutral surface for both Hingis and Serena. Hingis truly won this match. Serena did not lose this match, Hingis had to win it.

[@petermckernan3661]

I saw martina win aus open 1996 she was incredible such a fighter

[@thomasmagnum3588]

I believe they played 23 times, Hingis winning 12 - and this was their most competitive and best match. Hingis probably one of the most intelligent champions of all time. She played tennis like a chess match, anticipating shot placement well in advance against much stronger players. Her mother coached her with this “no unforced errors” mentality , so that she gave away very few free points. Add that to mental toughness at 1-4 down in the third set, and it’s easy to see how she maintained the number one ranking for so long in one of the toughest eras in women’s tennis. Besides the Williams sisters, Hingis had to contend with Graf, Seles, Davenport, Capriati, et al. Without those ankle injuries, would have been interesting to see how much longer her singles career might have been.

[@christianWilliams-pc4jn]

Yeah Hingis is definitely a legend to be able to even compete with the likes of Davenport the William sisters etc. With no overwhelming power weapon was remarkable. It was like you said her anticipation her tremendous footwork, taking the ball early and redirecting it. But make no mistake Serena is the greatest of all time.

[@Nleezie33]

Serena's topspin forehand looked excellent during this battle. 🎾🎾

[@ruthilazarteq9384]

What a talent of Martina Hingis..never stop smiling ❤❤❤

[@jamescairns4051]

This match is a classic between two greats

[@aaron1983]

Classic Hingis, after she demolishes Venus. Too bad for Women's Tennis Hingis got injured. This would've been such a great rivalry. Hingis has superior striking ability, shot placement, pace control, diversity of game, she just lacked power.

[@cheffren7011]

Like wozniacki,radwanska and Li.

[@italianguy4195]

Williams has a wall in the UK of awards the white chick sucks

[@mountainblanc3200]

LadyMaryNW45 Yeah, most players even hard hitters were very cautious when dealing with Martina Hingis. She was striking the ball early on the rise, top spin shots and those skillful half volleys were her weapons to compensate for the lack of power.

[@aaron1983]

@@mountainblanc3200 She really formed the foundation for the new players now. They are able to incorporate all which Hingis innovated into their power games, even deadlier now!

[@troyhaskins3863]

@@aaron1983 she never had a power game. She couldn't hang with the heavy hitters. She was good for her time but her game was too weak for what was coming. The William's sisters Shsrapova, Justine Anna Harden. Too strong for her weak game. Not to mention her serve was like 20mph slower. She rarely hit 95-100

[@banmbangwahyudi9745]

Dear ...oh ..dear ...one of those days ,something we never forget .

[@Davoch89]

The best tennis ever...!!! Love hers

[@berchten]

Looking at the head2head Hingis “blew” the Williams 6-0 and won easily more often than they could win Hingis easily. Grand slam head2head Hingis actually leads 5-3 against Williams sisters. Overall 11-10 & 6-7 even. 2-2 in doubles. Similar age: One won with mature brain and game in prodigy term; the other with power. Last laugh had Hingis 2006 winning Venus and Lindsay.

[@kingsbury5259]

You can't win a game with just "power" its so weird that you guys try to undermine the skills of the Williams sisters just because you dislike them😂

[@MichaelRector-qf7xp]

Definitely my favorite she smiles when she's up and when she's down

[@kareemabdulkarim7780]

I want to say that Martina Hingis is the most beautiful tennis player in history ❤

[@daisymaevillas1052]

Terrific Martina💪❤..i miss you

[@nickhorgan4349]

Hingis. a brilliant tennis mind

[@NathanAAASmith]

Monumental effort from Martina, must be hard when there is such a big physical disadvantage.

[@jamesl9539]

Especially, when the opponent is a transgender who has no business playing women's tennis!!!!

[@jtstrm]

@@jamesl9539 no she is not. look at the pics as a child. 2. she is jehovas witness they dont do that.

[@chrisjetson8537]

I had such a huge crush on Martina Hingis growing up. LOL.

[@markuse3472]

What is the "LOL" for?

[@PHlophe]

Maks LOL because she wasn't a solid player in the long run and she often bad mouthed other players.

[@sierragealbaskara4053]

Im either

[@dialecticalmonist3405]

Me too. Like a deep, carnal thing. Still can't figure it out.

[@cesarhingis]

Sin duda, la gran Martina!!!

[@ricardogigante881]

8:59 - famous wicked lob.

[@Michael-et2ed]

What a powerful game from both players.

[@itumelengmatshele4166]

that is why you have 23 slams Serena

[@masjom2556]

Serena got many GS when injuries going to Hingis and also Davenport so she easy to beat anyone.. only hingis and davenport could beat Williams sister

[@ViaticalTree]

You mean instead of 24? She lost this match, buddy.

[@itumelengmatshele4166]

even if she had lost she already showed resilience at this time so whats your story here

[@ViaticalTree]

Itumeleng Matshele I see what you mean now. I wasn’t sure if you thought she won or if you thought she’s underachieved in her career.

[@peterhammer6915]

@@itumelengmatshele4166 Serena has won most of her Slams in by far the weakest era of womens tennis. Without Henins injuries Serena would have at least 5 slams less.

[@demirones]

No me canso de ver este partido de tennis..que tel remontada de Hingis ❤❤

[@CarlyUTube]

“And we join the action in the 3rd set” Really now, is that the best you could do! You realize they only play 3 sets. C’mon now, give us at least 2 sets of a classic!