Serena Williams vs Jie Zheng | Wimbledon 2012 third round | Full Match

[@ddot9566]

I've got so much respect for Jie Zheng after this. What a match! She played fearlessly and almost pulled it off. The Queen would not be stopped on this day though. Serena has nerves of steel but I love seeing her let her emotions out. This match was so much fun to watch. I don't know if the comments here are about this particular commentator but I didn't see anything problematic in how he spoke about each player. Seemed pretty even keeled to me.

[@Eldiabloo668]

this match was so important to what was to come for Serena's dominance, needed this after losing a tough 1st rd (first & only time in her illustrious career at GS level) against Razzano at RG weeks ago. rest is the rebirth of the most dominant athlete any sport has ever seen. it's 2020 now, she's far from done. They keep hating, she keeps winning, respect to my GOAT, Serena Jameka Williams.

[@black_nebula]

Hoping for a fresh Serena in 2022… Maybe one last push for some slam wins

[@benthekeeshond545]

@@black_nebula Now, Naomi became crazy, it is a bit easier for Serena but there are at least another 5 players capable of displacing Serena on any given day. Serena's chance of winning a GS is near impossible. Serena achieved everything there is in tennis, she should hang up her rackets.

[@black_nebula]

@@benthekeeshond545 bulllllshit

[@Ali-qu7zj]

This match was top tier dude.

[@jasonthomas4872]

Jie was always so much fun to watch. Such a great competitor.

[@anlizheng6134]

Zheng Jie was a big inspiration to my tennis playing, and it sure would be nice if the commentators could take the trouble to pronounce her name even remotely correctly. Serena Williams was just a force of nature though.

[@jmnny85]

Two constant themes for British tennis commentators-Serena often treated with Disdain including talking up and pulling for her opponents,with an often grudging response to her winners (the commentator who treated V&S the best with respect and professionalism and no agenda was John Lloyd) Federer is treated with over the top fawning/praising commentary with sychophantic near fainting endless praise, never heard many say what needs to be done to beat Federer which is definitely a constant theme with Serena.

[@henrym6758]

federer could kill a puppy on centre court and they still wouldn't critique him

[@goebels99]

@DFS57 Male players and other white women have actually physically assaulted lines people on court & still carried on with their careers. Remember Nalbandian making a lines man bleed?

[@Sebastian-wz1wh]

LORD NINNYCOCK which white woman?

[@jamteachwil3078]

all facts!!!

[@LM-bt7sg]

Sebastian re-read the reply dumb dumb...the name is there

[@redzoom7857]

So weird seeing her struggle during this tournament, but she got her confidence and game together as it went on. Then a few weeks later she was untouchable at the Olympics. 😁

[@Yezzurski]

Yeah but Serena’s serving was impeccable to which she set a tournament record for the most aces which she carried on to the Olympics.

[@AdamDawson3]

Serena only struggled up to the QF after that she was flawless

[@dianefinn9730]

This British crowd wanted our Queen to lose but she show everyone why still playing after 8years and still fighting for that 24 and u all can't stop destiny GOAT

[@selinaboamah2975]

That’s right

[@nonoza27]

They always do ...BUT she is a fighter

[@blessedlady2038]

They always did. I don't know how she and her sister never commented on it. Even the Olympis match they were for ShaDopapova and not her.

[@ashleypipkin9187]

But she didn’t start in 2004! I swear she started professional tennis 1999 when she won her first grand slam??

[@23Echeo]

The British crowd was ALWAYS against Serena! I guess they don't like black ppl over there 🙄🙄🙄😂😂😂

[@Sjblock89]

This was a fighter match... well played by both players!

[@englandcalling9721]

I've always liked this umpire, she has the most delightfully suggestive of voices.

[@Salomessanctuary]

Last ball decider, amazing match. Serena shines tennis.😍🙏🖤💚💗

[@DJShawn1980NYC]

Since 2000 Serena & Venus have been in the Wimbledon final except 06,11,13,14 and own 19 Wimbledon Slams

[@Lttaylortt]

Wow that's a lot of finals between the two🤯

[@AdamDawson3]

12 Wimbledon Singles titles (7 for Serena and 5 for Venus) 6 Wimbledon Doubles titles 1 Wimbledon Mixed Doubles title (Serena in 1998) Venus has not yet won the Wimbledon Mixed Doubles title

[@Leomerya12]

37:28 - Serena listened to Jie when questioning the call. Pretty cool.

[@TremblingQualifier]

People can say what they want about her sportsmanship but imo she treats other players respectfully in general.

[@CurlyViet]

That’s great observation, I new every time I watch this match.

[@ricobhi]

@@TremblingQualifier I agree completely

[@dianefinn9730]

That year she wow and also doubles with big sis and the Olympic way go Queen 😃

[@Laurettabeauty4ever]

I'm not being funny but has Andrew Castle won any major titles?

[@joshuaalexander6296]

Lol I see everyone commenting about him. What did he say lol I’m curious? 👀 ☕️

[@blessedlady2038]

That's not the prerequisite to becoming a commentary on tennis. Just look at the usual line up

[@blessedlady2038]

For such a know it all I think not

[@pariswebb5252]

@@blessedlady2038 I think it would bring more depth to the commentary if all commentators were experienced players or coaches who have actually played at that level to even give a truly biased analysis of the game play.

[@keeblerholley1249]

Queen Serena!!!!

[@marciaz2609]

The commentators pinpointed it just right that Serena’s the only one in the WTA who can get herself out of trouble with the serve 👍🏻😆

[@jmnny85]

One memory from years ago this phlegmy sounding elderly British commentator was calling one of Serena's matches he used the word ominous to discribe her play then ultimately used the word sinister. SMH couldn't believe what I was hearing this is the kind of BS that Serena has faced since she has been a teenager 😒🤨

[@regulusarcturus]

Yep. The choice of adjectives used to describe Serena is often...questionable. She is often described as intimidating. When she raises her voice, she's angry, frustrated or furious. When she's subdued and not playing with the same intensity she is disinterested and so on. Now compare that to how other passionate players like Sharapova or Andreescu are described- fierce, competitive, feisty and so on.

[@spencophany]

Did he just call Jie a “dinky thing?”

[@darthvader1075]

Serena does act like a stereotypical angry black woman

[@dianefinn9730]

@@darthvader1075 one love hater

[@ayobamiodulana9493]

@@darthvader1075 the key word being stereotype. Stereotype of black people defined by non black people. What nonsense😖

[@royroy0814able]

Jie Zheng ❤️

[@cindy8844]

2:30:00 “The Guy with a Black Heart” aka Grigor Dimitrov was in her player box 😁

[@DeeDee-lm1cl]

Am I the only one tired of commentary about the men's tour and male players during women's matches? What does this match have to do with Ferrer, Nadal, Murray, Federer, Roddick, et el? Stay on topic!

[@Sebastian-wz1wh]

Williams always had a hard time against Zheng

[@bweb6]

I think if Serena isn't playing well, she can struggle to hit through opponents like Zheng who take the ball early, redirect pace and play excellent defence.

[@StaffsTransport]

Zheng started a family and has a comfy retirement. She was a great player who Serena rated very highly.

[@Sebastian-wz1wh]

Merita merita 2

[@fouadimadimze8328]

Bravo à vous Serena Williams j'ai bien reçu votre score

[@joang5678]

Not one of Serena's better matches, but fortunately the G.O.A.T. still reigned supreme.

[@khv6748]

Instead of giving credit to zeng u choose to just think that serena is some kind of a goddess if davenport capriati hingis marypierce henin clijsters mouresmo myskina vidisova had some what longer careers she would never have won 23 slams on the mens side the competition is much tuffer djokovic federer nadal murray wawrinka lot of other players were tuff to beat after players of serenas generation retired particularly henin it became easy for her there was nobody except azarenka to challenge her

[@juliansearcie1758]

@@khv6748 blah blah blah. Would've could've didn't

[@noahhenderson3164]

the near ace at 2:00:06 *a single fiber of the ball touches the very top of the net* L E T F I R S T S E R V I C E

[@ricobhi]

Yeah. They really need to return the "let" policy in this age, where clearly the net didn't make an appreciable difference in the trajectory of the ball. There was no way that Jie was going to return that serve from Serena, nor was it likely that at that speed it only landed where it did because of grazing the net. Both the women and the men with really fast serves would benefit from a revision to the let rule.

[@fouadimadimze8328]

Courage à vous Serena Williams

[@lioncross7186]

Shame about the Andrew Castle commentary. He’s genuinely the worst.

[@jasonthomas4872]

John Inverdale takes that title I think. Misogynistic and totally uneducated about the sport.

[@raulestalensalasramirez6276]

(TT)*\0/*

[@StaffsTransport]

Bring back Dan Maskell

[@pamela7651]

Excellent match

[@Ali-qu7zj]

1:01:00 Well damn. That ball is out of there lol

[@Qu33n]

This was the exact point I was searching for!

[@doksh5740]

Serena is the queen of tennis 🎾🎾🎾

[@aaronwilkins1843]

Stunning and gorgeous to watch fabulous tennis like this without those horrid commentators

[@vidhead85]

This was a great match

[@fouadimadimze8328]

Vous êtes à la hauteur

[@fouadimadimze8328]

Je suis fiers d'etre partenaire pour vous allez courage

[@michaelhazell1642]

Wow this game got Serena Williams on top

[@kcosgrovelakers]

1:00:58 That’s a great return!

[@rico421]

She was mad

[@FouadiMadi]

Bonne chance 💟💟💟💟💟

[@FouadiMadi]

Je vous ambrassez ❤🎉❤

[@goebels99]

Andrew Castle really just hates the Williams sisters. He is just the worst.

[@cdrshernandez1164]

What did he say? Please tell me I can’t find it anywhere :(

[@dblog]

I don’t think he said anything bad. I only heard facts and praises most times

[@fouadimadimze8328]

Serena Williams

[@maxirofernandez]

Me and my family wish to watch 1991 Wimbledon Final, Graff versus Sabatini. #WeStayAtHome

[@FouadiMadi]

J' aime très fort les dessins animés 💗

[@FouadiMadi]

Vous aussi également je vous aime très très fort 💘 et vous aussi également paraît vous m'aimez très très fortes 💕 je peux dire à cent pour cent ❤🎉❤

[@FouadiMadi]

Votre réaction 😍🥰😍 est très important pour moi et vous aussi également paraît 💘

[@FouadiMadi]

Je suis obligé d'aller sur le tapis de la prière universelle ❤🎉🌹🌹💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@tejK-i6o]

Phill Tuffnell at 2:29:05 .

[@andylioneldalessandro4652]

2012 Wimbledon womens singles championship plissss

[@FouadiMadi]

Pour de vrai 🥰❤🎉

[@FouadiMadi]

Je suis fièrs d'elle ❤🎉❤

[@tigerstephanus5928]

The Goat....Serena

[@fouadimadimze8328]

J'ai bien aimé

[@mikamoldovan9654]

2:28:03

[@suh-mj2no]

Zheng has a heart of a lion, but Serena was made out and had a will of steel.

[@black_nebula]

Omg is that Dimitrov???? After Serena held with the ace for 2 all in the 3rd… 👀

[@minavamp2811]

yes that is dimitrov sitting right next to dustin hoffman.

[@fouadimadimze8328]

Bien sûr que vous êtes très forte

[@alpsala]

2:11:29 so graceful

[@fadexrucks1598]

When she’s on! God save us all

[@victorplumptre5867]

Who won the match between Zheng serena in 2012 Wimbledon ?

[@fouadimadimze8328]

Je suis à votre côté pour 💯 pour 💯

[@nelanimelany6461]

Kalau pemain bulu tangkis.. pengsiun nya sekitar berapa thn umur nya..??

[@fouadimadimze8328]

Allez allez allez

[@russeluc]

Damn, Dimitrov looked good.

[@FouadiMadi]

Gros bisous ❤

[@carlstonbryant4615]

😅😅 1:05:22 😊

[@peterb6512]

Serena needs to bring Sascha back.

[@paulopescador3158]

JIEZHENG SERENA PAULO MILITA COMADATÉ DE NAVIO DO AL TOMAR PILOTO DE CASAS QUE DEUS ABEMCOE AMÉRO BJS FROMLÉ

[@FouadiMadi]

Ça couleurs de peaux paraît que Moi même Fouadi Madi Mze chocolat 🍫🍩🍫

[@chefcook6076]

THE OVER THE TOP STAMINA COUPLED WITH POWER AND SPEED , ONE CAN NOT SUSTAIN ALL THREE IN A GAME TO GAME >>> MATCH TO MATCH >>>> YEARS IN >>> AND AFTER 30 YEARS OF AGE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@petermcgreevy6386]

43.56 PSY must be a tennis coach on the side when not singing Gangnam Style...............

[@fouadimadimze8328]

Je vous écoute...

[@fouadimadimze8328]

Chicago

[@小夫哟]

郑洁 zhengjie

[@Jesusperez-oy6zq]

Jie should of won a gram slam

[@fouadimadimze8328]

Mon amie

[@taytumnewsome4932]

1:01:02 she was mad 💀

[@rico421]

Asf 😂😩

[@jddII]

Heart attack match lol!!

[@selinaboamah2975]

Yeeees, I felt that

[@mj2you22]

I know huh 🤣🤣

[@fouadimadimze8328]

Depuis la France métropolitaine

[@paulopescador3158]

PAULO MILITA COMADATÉ DE CASAS PILOTO QUE JESUS ABEMCOE RIO DE JAMERIO BRASIL

[@rjlee818]

Pound for pound, Zheng Jie would be the greatest women tennis player of all time.

[@tasibho]

Zheng often just didnt have the reach to return serena's serve. If she did it would have made all the difference.

[@paulopescador3158]

serena paulo milita comadaté de aviáo de casas nau sim étregé luuta ijesus prisésa vosé élimda pradeus ipramim amor vosé icrito nau sim étregé bjs rio de janerio tou toséno pravose from itrela agua viva do mar paulo da marinha

[@fouadimadimze8328]

C'est donc la famille de moi en Amérique

[@paulopescador3158]

serena paulo piloto de casas comadaté de navio do alto mar firci camajomga doirado tperto de lima deus ita covose from

[@FouadiMadi]

Je dois faire la prière universelle ❤☕🍾☕🍾☕ car je suis Musulmans pratiquant ❤🎉❤

[@dilmuratyusupov9451]

Serena super

[@paulopescador3158]

SERENA PAULO MILITA DE GÉRA ITO SAINO DA AGUA ITA FOTÉ UMAR ITOSAINO UPOCIO ITO PASANO ÉTA MESAJÉ PRAVOSÉ AMOR NAU DE JANIMA EU TI AMOR UDIA AJÉTE ITLÉMOJUTIO MEU AM VOU DELIGA ITOU VOTANO PRA AGUA BJ AMOR VOSÉ

[@kuroneko7022]

How the hell was this a “classic match”? Serena has had much tougher matches and came back to win. Her serve is her big weapon.

[@fouadimadimze8328]

À cause de vous que je vous regardez plus

[@paulopescador3158]

serena paulo milita comadaté de aviáo de cobate navegado alto mar que jesus meu pai ti protéijé from jesus amar vosé prisésa de jesus éutabéi amor vosé vosé naupomde mimvé ito petio de vosé cuidanon bjs from

[@paulopescador3158]

SERENA PAULO SERGIO OA MOR ITOU NOU TRABALO ALTO MAR MERGUILANO SITI VATA DÉVOSE FROM ITOU UPCIO LIVRE ITO PASÁNO ÉSA MESAJÉ PRATI DI SÉ ÉU TIAMOR NAUDE SANIMA LUTA SOU DADO JOGACOU FÉ IJESUS TEAFÉ PRISÉA ITOU COTEGO UDIA CÉ VOSÉ DECITA ÉU ASUMO VOSÉ AMOR TITIDO MEU WHATZPP BJS DEPOIJÉ EU TIVEJO

[@mauricijus10]

-1

[@fouadimadimze8328]

Vous avez le droit de claquer la porte quand vous voulez

[@fouadimadimze8328]

C'est donc l'aquelle célibataire ??

[@fouadimadimze8328]

Je suis.rentrer à la résidence William Booth maintenant même

[@fouadimadimze8328]

Je vous regardez.tranquillement

[@fouadimadimze8328]

Je vous regardez.tranquillement

[@fouadimadimze8328]

Je t'aime mon amour

[@アキ-u9v3e]

サーシャだ。

[@northhtron3042]

บะบะบิ

[@fouadimadimze8328]

J'aime beaucoup les filles.chocolates

[@armstrongtixid6873]

First!

[@black_nebula]

Second

[@miaomiaofang3969]

men and women

[@suh-mj2no]

Zheng would've won this if she played somebody else's.

[@cartoon4191]

Zheng is the real winner comparing the power

[@jmf6985]

only won physically