Steffi Graf vs Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | Wimbledon 1995 Final | Full Match

[@Pco4justice]

I was a line judge on this match loved every minute happy days 😊

[@obynoomere1280]

Graf's footwork was ridiculous. An unbelievable champion and athlete. I miss those days!😊

[@wonhoo]

One of the best women’s tennis matches, an iconic rivalry, plenty of drama for the spectators, the highest level of tennis, two very different and distinctive styles, and the epitome of sportsmanship! The golden age of tennis 🙏🏻

[@natalieburnham3300]

I wish tennis was still played like this.

[@alexsdb9712]

Professionalism, conduct, focused, no frills, naturalness, class, grace, simplicity, and once again, just simply professional. Yes there naturally could have been some drama or moments of controversy, but just organically and then they get back to work.

[@davidleiva940]

Both grateful at the end of the match. No bullshit, no ego, no anger towards each other, maximum respect towards the opponent, and smiles after the match ends. An example for current players.

[@canaanyork9876]

Well said. Love both, but Steffi was my favorite.

[@tomtaylor5577]

@@canaanyork9876 I have 🐝 very very lucky To see both Sanchez about 5 time And Steffi Twice!!👍👍🎾🎾

[@madonnacicone4944]

Totally agree.They are both great tennis players and beautiful, well-mannered and mature women. Love them.

[@vja1970]

Yeah because John Mcenroe was a current player

[@mahashaheen2461]

Best tennis era .

[@shengkangchia5567]

Steffi's forehand and shot selection are just master class!

[@boke75]

Just wish she would've used her powerful topspin backhand more. I guess, in practice, that shot tended to miss more than she liked.

[@shailendrav6506]

@@boke75 In the final of the Australian Open 1988 against Evert, Graf uses her powerful topspin backhand quite often. I watched a video on youtube today

[@user-be5qg7mr1s]

@@boke75 imagine is she used it more like Justine Henin. But slicing it still got her 22 majors so why change

[@oza801]

These commentators are very insightful and helpful for anyone who plays tennis.

[@Jossianne19130]

I did enjoy seeing this game from so many years ago! I am a fan of Steffi and Agassi! This is 2022!!! OMG!

[@analuz8320]

The real GOAT of tennis ever: miss Graf.

[@DarkCoffeeAcademia]

Almost 30 years ago... I remember watching it on TV like it was yesterday.

[@jbank8251]

My favorite Steffi era

[@jacobisaaclabrador2211]

Steffi is always at her best in every tennis tournament.

[@briqtrader2296]

GOAT = Graf of All Time :) Both tremendous competitors

[@juliettecad3899]

GRAF is a member of a criminal enterprise that no one knows. I encountered them

[@ytangel7263]

Another thrilling Wimbledon final by the great Steffi Graf against the tenacious Arantxa Sanchez Vicario. That second to last game in the 3rd set resulting in 13 deuces (32 points played) was so dramatic! My goodness what a tennis match between two champions fighting for the Wimbledon title!!! It was Steffi’s will and determination that earned her a 6th Wimbledon crown 👑 and her 17th grand slam victory!!!

[@robovac3557]

Don't be going editing your comment and leave her name spelt all weird like.

[@ytangel7263]

Gerard Mc Ginnity Thanks I missed that. I also noticed the video title needs to correct her name as well.

[@juliettecad3899]

Steffi Graf is a member of a criminal enterprise - I encountered them. Tell them I said so - they are bold but they will go to Jail

[@peterhammer4644]

@@juliettecad3899 forgot your meds?

[@mp1314]

No show, no comedy, no endless hugging, no instagram fame, just pure focus on the game... Graf/Sanchez-Vicario as a perfect microcosm for how much better these days were!

[@stwaters1147]

This comment is gold! Totally agree

[@dawidekpieron3859]

M P 90.’s FOREVER 😉the best era ever .... would love to move back to that years 😫😫😫

[@cush6827]

No threats to kill lineswomen....

[@memoir4you]

When they behaved like women & had finesse.

[@sonjak888]

So true

[@MarcelH40]

That match made me a tennis fan in 1995!

[@jamiejamie3585]

Me too..i love tennis since steffi appeared... Love steffi...and proud of her..

[@jamiejamie3585]

Hii..marcelH..

[@dctrbrass]

Kerber v. Azarenka for me in 2016. Now I'm going back to watch older matches :)

[@FRankH-b4t]

This the Greatest final of Wimbledon ! I watched over and over again, the battle of power, athleticism,ability and precision🔥🔥❤️❤️🏆🏆🏆💯💯💯💯

[@summer5684]

Gosh Stefi was soo good! 💖

[@wolfcrewe7474]

Steffi is simply the best.

[@peterzhou9267]

No more comments for this match. Impressed by Graf's athleticism and reluctance bit even more amazed by Arantxa's grit, spirit, and problem solving. All court tennis at its best. Especially the happy ending of sportsmanship from both.

[@SurinderSingh-jc2uf]

Great match Steffi greatest athlete ever

[@geneokeefe]

Which player ever defeated all the number ones and top contenders consisting of: Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert, Monica Seles, Jennifer Capriati, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Arantxa Sanchez Vicario, Martina Hingis, Jana Novotna, etc.? I respect all of them, but for me Steffi is definitely the GOAT.

[@fransiscoscaramanga674]

what made Steffi so tough to beat aside from that forehand, her leg work.. she had great movement on the court...

[@sssimon6156]

One of the best ladies finals ever! (Especially the 3rd. set)

[@boke75]

Sanchie seemed to give up in the last (Steffi service) UFE-mired game of the match.

[@peterhammer4644]

@@boke75 she just gassed out

[@planetX15]

​@@boke75 UFE-mired?

[@jasonenglisbe9646]

Both came to net a lot, which is nice to see. Graf doesn't get enough credit for variety in her game and how she'd change up her game.

[@kengtheerasakjable]

Missing the old days. the women games were fully equipped with the strategies, ball placement, footwork not only the powerful strokes. Classic games.

[@joeashdown6386]

I regard this as my favourite women's singles final at Wimbledon in my time watching tennis, so 1987 onwards. The eleventh game in the deciding set was an epic and both players gave absolutely everything.

[@aussieburn777]

Serve and volley on final point was pure class and aggression would hold up even today talk about wham bam thank u No 6!!

[@mehmetfurkanhacmustafaoglu4458]

I wish I could watch a Steffi’s at least one match live at the court! Great Steffi!

[@jamiejamie3585]

I wish that too..at least once in my entire life..

[@zuichiang5088]

Look at the precision and accuracy on some of Graf's forehands at 16:34 9:17 53:54 And her foot speed at 1:08:40

[@FRankH-b4t]

AMAZING!

[@raghavavd]

irreplacable STEFFI GRAF...none before her and none after her..

[@markwhite4266]

Steffi was just the best and such a competitor. Wish she would return to Wimbledon and commentate. Also Sanchez was a great opponent and a great champion

[@carrerau7138]

No TV channel would have enough money to pay Steffi as commentator.

[@gailemory3625]

​@@carrerau7138 she'd literally rather die I kinda love her for it She is who she is No apologies

[@thanikaiveludorairaj5841]

What a superb match!! My favorite Steffi played a remarkable game 👍👍👍

[@juliettecad3899]

Member of a criminal enterprise - I know - they know me

[@oyamadyosiba2938]

​Steffi at her best is still the best ever. wonderful tennis match

[@MarkJohnson-ye4zz]

At her best, Graf could not beat Seles

[@oyamadyosiba2938]

Mark Johnson incorrect she has a 10 - 5 record against Monica.

[@Petey8482]

Oyama Dyosiba ermmmm. 3 v 1 slam finals pre stabbing- Seles had her number. Keep kidding yourself otherwise

[@LDVTennis]

@@Petey8482 That 1 win for Steffi matters more than than the other 3. No Wimbledon ever for Seles. No calendar-year Grand Slam.

[@Petey8482]

LDVTennis can’t get anywhere talking to an idiot 😂 Seles was dominating her before the stabbing- no argument against that. That facts are there in black in white. I love Steffi but I’m intelligent enough to see the facts before me. Aussie Open Seles crushed her. And Steffi was at her best there. It’s sad, but it’s the truth. It’s not a nice truth, but it’s the truth

[@dagingbuenaobra6563]

simply the best Steffi Graf, my Tennis GOAT❤❤

[@almawalker1432]

Amazing how great tennis was during their era. Miss those days. Can’t and have stopped watching tennis especially Women’s. And once Federer, Nadal and the Croatian are gone, that’s it. The beauty of yesteryears players were their personalities and variety of style. Nowadays everyone seem to play the same style. And the noise! So off putting.

[@gmr7494]

Graf such an underrated athlete. what a player she was!

[@iamshadowbanned699]

Underrated? She was one of the best athletes in tennis history among Navratilova, Williams sisters and Clijsters.

[@karl-heinznoe9960]

@@iamshadowbanned699 and Evert and Henin

[@nonondriessen]

​@@karl-heinznoe9960 and Sabatini, Seles, Pierce

[@valeriejohnson8771]

@@karl-heinznoe9960 Evert was not a great athlete. A good tennis player, but not a great athlete.

[@valeriejohnson8771]

@@nonondriessen Seles and Pierce were slow on the tennis court, when compared to Graf, WS, Henin, Mauresmo, Clijsters. What they had were powerful ground strokes, especially Seles, who had equal power off both wings, because she used both hands on the forehand and backhand side.

[@gailemory3625]

Realky miss steffi and actually this era in women's tennis.

[@oza801]

This match gets better and better over time :) enjoy!

[@laviniaparisi9154]

Arantxa great player and immense fighter, but Steffi was too much strong: a champion and an atlete awersome. What a longing for the match of once!

[@funky69funky34]

Excellent Match. Ladies tennis of today is just boring compared to the past

[@sivakumarmayuranathiah9471]

What a match by the Legends! Those are the days

[@zeddeka]

Note how far left Steffi is standing when serving in the ad court. It's one of the tactical changes Heinz Gundhart encouraged Steffi to make: the idea being that she'd be able to get a better angle serving out wide in that court, and any returns that did come back would almost certainly allow her to hit a forehand away into the open court.

[@stwaters1147]

Those were the days when the intensity was purely on the match and not abusing racquets or the umpire

[@ming840]

Much loved champion, Steffi ❤️

[@patrickclohessy8339]

Really have to feel it for Aranxta Sanchez Vicario losing both Wimbledon and the French Open in 1995 and 1996

[@pankaja7974]

I used to find aranxta's game very boring. But now I admire her tenacity. She punched way above her weight. Steffi will always remain the favourite😍

[@lizroxyPR]

None of the Arantxa's matches were boring❤

[@kinsanto4255]

i brought the dunlop and Wilson one pretty much similarity during my time babysit my younger baby brother

[@charmainerooy7925]

One of the best!

[@kosta88816]

This Is A Good Match. The 20 min Deuce Game a highlight ! I liked Graf in her later years.

[@norbertmerschformann4776]

Beste Spielerin aller Zeiten

[@pueraeternus111]

1:57:31 - two-handed backhand by Steffi

[@pelmfbpndd7065]

lol ^^

[@Squab1972]

The true GOAT

[@MrDavidSosa]

How great is to watch a tennis match without any scream. Natually beautiful.

[@neilmodino9284]

What does Virginia Wade know about Steffi game. Her footwork is phenominal.

[@CiroDiMarzio909]

Nice match!

[@Dr1n1an]

The true and only GOAT. Steffi❤️

[@Dr1n1an]

O 285 Shut up troll!

[@markdecena4559]

@@Dr1n1an 0 285 is truly a moron.

[@netfun8087]

42:35 beautiful slice backhand inside out return, then slice backhand crosscourt for the point.

[@roter13]

Not a big Graf fan but I loved how fast she played in between points. No going to the towel for a three shot rally.

[@danielaguilera474]

Champion status match. It was so fun to watch the two headbanded warriors. Arantxa with that fighting spirit and personality against the unrelenting machine. That Graf forehand was so mesmerizingely scary 😨 and also admired how she kept things classy. It's close🤔 but I prefer Arantxas ensemble🙃😜. I remember them by trying to channel a little of their game amongst others into my own 🎾🫡

[@trumpingtonfanhurst694]

Not one scream from either player, a joy to watch and listen. Today I cannot watch women's tennis, and men's is going the same way.

[@thecamil10]

Trumpington Fanhurst men don’t scream, it is a low grunt.

[@genoacity8883]

Some of those slices from graf landed incredibly low I had to play it back

[@broncoguy4862]

The Graf slice BH is one of the most under-rated shots in the history of the game.

[@katekrissana]

The best. Both are great but my favourite is Steffi Graf 💓

[@juliettecad3899]

Steffi Graf is a member of criminal enterprise - the tennis world will be shocked.

[@silviafigueroa9714]

what a wonderful final, as it should be.

[@markdecena4559]

Jane Tabor for me was one of the best chair umpires ever.

[@kewsiyehboah6058]

Stefanie ( 28 ) Vs Arantxa ( 8 ) Played in 25 Finals .. Stefanie ( 19 ) - Arantxa ( 6 ) In Swahili ya ajabu.. ( Fantastic )

[@oza801]

Steffi serving for the title first serve called foot fault. Her response - nothing served another one. No drama creating , race playing , line judge threatening, bla bla bla bla.

[@pandi1569]

👌👌👌👍👍

[@boke75]

Well, Serena's past your favorite in GS wins...so SW fans don't give a damn for manners, lol.

[@mariadeolindarocha768]

@Max E Not only a Golden Slam; Also missing a real Grand Slam, the calendar Slam!

[@mariadeolindarocha768]

@Max E No, not even that. And surely not 22 GS by the age of 29, Steffi's age when she won her last.

[@PaoloPalarini]

The unique Slam!​@@mariadeolindarocha768

[@marcosborges2134]

Steffi is excellent !!!!!

[@peterhammer4644]

This has to be one of best matches ever played in Wimbledon. I watched this live back in the day but didn't remember Arantxa was that good. Her groundstrokes from both sides were hit so free flowing and with power. Also she was able to slice successfully from both sides. The 11th game in the 3rd set was SUUPPPEEER long and Arantxa ran slightly out of gas. But she was able to give Steffi that hard match and f.ex. Seles never played at anything near this level in Wimbledon. Sanchez should have won more Slams but I guess she wasn't consistent enough. This match somekind reminded me of Venus vs Steffi in 1999 even if Steffi played better here.

[@carrerau7138]

4 slams for Sanchez in the Navratilova/Graf/Seles/Hingis era is very good.

[@gb5663]

Maybe Seles would have played at this level on grass if a Graf fan hadn't stabbed her and derailed her career while she was still a teen.

[@raynerstuelgalid]

It was the one of times when the Spanish pocket battleship could stand the heavy German artillery (even though Sanchez lost), especially the forehand. Most times--I googled, it was 28-8 head-to-head--Graf won on a canter.

[@anemicroyalty8764]

Steffi’s FH was more powerful than most men’s.

[@foucaultpascal8799]

Merveillous steffi 🌹🌹🌹

[@ricardogigante881]

SO... Arantxa played with 3 different rackets in 95.. Slazenger at Au O ; Dunlop - RG and Wimby and Yonnex at Us Open...

[@koksinglau2494]

Hats off to Sanchez for playing so well. Hit some amazing shots. Supremely gifted. She could hv won it with some luck.

[@shailendrav6506]

If Sanchez Vicario would have played between 2005 and 2015, she would have won probably around 10 GS.

[@carrerau7138]

Make it between 2008 and 2019.

[@tennisdvd0107]

TKS a bunch for the upload!

[@toujourstw]

Such a great moment for both players and for a me as a boy.......

[@jeremyredding2251]

Why aren't either of them screaming at the top of their lungs when they hit the ball?????? lol

[@katekrissana]

Jeremy Redding they’re classy ladies

[@herrozbetancourt]

Pure class and technique. So nice to see.

[@brandnew9834]

Because they aren’t trying as hard lol

[@Novakdjokovic517]

Because they are not maria Sharapova or serena Williams

[@boke75]

I wouldn't have minded hearing a Graf Grunt or two !

[@jsoliver]

¡Qué gran final, la recuerdo perfectamente! Arantxa hizo un partidazo y estuvo cerquísima de llevarse el título de Wimbledon, un año después de Conchita. Aún lamento las oportunidades que tuvo perdidas.

[@peterzhou9267]

Btw It's Arantxa, not Aranxta.

[@fb30xhk]

Quite embarrassing mistake

[@boke75]

I guess the "T" is silent ?

[@annmcdonough5625]

Sanchez was my favorite player. Loved her game and spirit. Reminds me of Alcaraz.

[@deepakmahajan170]

Alcaraz is not a pusher and has massive forehand. Don't even compare this pusher who won't win a single slam in today's game

[@alexfletcher5192]

I always remember this from the guy who calls out 'Marry me Steffi!

[@carrerau7138]

That was in the Wimbledon 96 semi final against Kimiko Date.

[@craiglowther434]

Nice to see them not wiping themselves down with a towel after every point.

[@pierreclinton]

I love ❤️ these 2 ladies they’re beautiful 🤩 to me and even though they’re retired I still love ❤️ their beautiful 🤩 lifestyle including their beautiful 🤩 hair style and their clothes they got on and I really love ❤️ how they dress and I don’t think 🤔 there’s anything wrong with that and(I seen their bras showing)and my favorites are Arantxa Sanchez Vicario and Steffi Graf and that’s what I like about them most and a beautiful 🤩 💯.💯👍🇺🇸

[@wannabe353]

Vicario lacked ruthlessness and killer-instinct in her final service game, the consequence of which probably affected her nerves and confidence (repeatedly going back to Deuce after having Advantage - like 5 or 6 times), and her nerves + confidence being affected granted Graf the initiative to break her and go on to win the match. I reckon that if Vicario had been more ruthless and thus won on her serve, then either Graf would've lost on her next service game (as Vicario would've been supremely confident and Graf shaky + nervous - final set 7-5 to Vicario), or the match would've gone to a tie-breaker (if Graf were to somehow hold on her serve), and Graf would've had the upper hand (having won 5 finals before at Wimbledon and having the killer instinct) and probably would've beaten Vicario like 7-4 or 7-5 in said tie-breaker, with the final set 7-6 to Graf. I liked both players, and felt happy for Graf while sorry for Vicario. Both superb tennis players!!! 😊

[@carrerau7138]

Sanchez. Vicario is only her mother‘s name.

[@invisipics]

I can't help feeling that Arantxa should have won this really. She certainly had her chances.

[@carrerau7138]

Steffi won 137 points, Arantxa only 123. So Steffi deservedly won this.

[@8sabu1982]

Advantage Miss Graf 😬😬

[@JorgeCarlosGómez-r9n]

Graf the fittest woman in the world -what a bod!

[@carrerau7138]

Not only fit but also very beautiful. Here a YT comment from a few years ago by some other poster: "A female pro tennis player friend of mine, suddenly brought up Steffi and said she was showering at the same time as Steffi and she said, it was the most perfectly put together female body she had ever seen." I would have liked to see that as well....

[@zamalmeidyefendy1606]

Who’s the winner here ?

[@ranjittyagi9354]

How do I bring this time back! 😔

[@carrerau7138]

And a few weeks later Peter Graf was arrested and all hell broke loose for Steffi....

[@chariebuenaobra6610]

I love this Match, and Virginia Wade!, hear the Difference back then?, although Arantxa grunt its not too loud, now most of the players makes annoying sound😁😁😁😁its soo quiet

[@NOTHEOTHERGUY]

Virginia Wade is by FAR the best commentator (man or woman) there is.

[@spartansrace4293]

Also, I enjoy Mr. John Barrett commentary . Such brilliance in his dialogue

[@elchanclascocina]

I actually think mostly through first and second sets she was criticizing Graf all the time and everything Aranxa did was great. Almost felt as if Virginia had something against Graf.

[@francinezane4076]

Mr Barrett great Miss Wade very biased horrible.

[@lizroxyPR]

1:17:36, 1:36:34 Unbelievable rallies🤯🤯🤯

[@jkj1459]

THERE WAS A TIME SANCHEZ VICARIO ALWAYS IN FINALS OR SEMIFINALS .

[@matthewhaverly3108]

Standard seems better than today's players... 😮

[@das9636]

I am gonna try how Steffi holds the paper cup 🥤. Trying her forehand is not for me.

[@FrancisBelleza]

Tennis back then was full of grace and finesse. 🎾

[@alexsdb9712]

Yes, and very importantly, tactic and technique as well. And the big one: professionalism.

[@MusiGig]

Remember those days of simplicity and class

[@oooodaxteroooo]

all the time asking myself, why "arantxa sanchez vicario" gets her FULL name on the scoreboard not leaving room for a single additional character, while steffi just gets "s. graf"...

[@peterzhou9267]

Btw Virginia Wade and Barrett were on fire here breaking down the techniques and strategies. Compared to Chris Evert's commentaries of the same match...

[@elchanclascocina]

so far I'm not liking Virginia's comments, they all seem to be anti Graf as if she had something against her (I'm halfway through the 2nd set).

[@francinezane4076]

Actually I usually like Virginia Wade but no im sorry horrible commentary by her. Saying at one point that Arantxa plays well under pressure. But Steffi does not know what to do RUBBISH ! I've seen Steffi play amazing tennis under pressure and win.