So strange to see that Venus is still playing and Jana is not here anymore. RIP one of the best net player ever. Love them both.♥️♥️😢

Novotna was one of my favourite tennis players ever. So happy when she finally won this year. Rest In Peace

That is the characteristic play of novotna. The moment she serves, she comes to the net and looks to volley most of the time. Her slice is second to none

We'll never forget you, sweet and dear Jana. You used to be a star shining on the courts. Now, you are a star shining in the sky...

Amazing match here by Novotna! Novotna was a wonderful champion and person, and she will never be forgotten.

RIP Jana...One of my favorite to watch....No one plays the net game like you anymore, and you and Navratilova were the best in that. I miss your game.

Novotna’s crowning Wimbledon playing her best not just in the final but here too . So sad we lost her at such a young age .

Thanks for sharing. I am looking forward to seeing this match for so long. Jana played so brilliant, the volleys, the chip-and-charges, the lobes... Venus also played great in her first Wimbledon quarterfinal, and showed her sportsmanship in the end though suffering many points against her.

thanks uploading this. I remember watching this on tv live. what a great match, and performance from both legends. this was the year the great Novotna won the title. and of course venus went on to win it many times later on.

Absolutely loved to watching jana play her brand of tennis such a class player gone to soon! thanks for the upload

This upload has made my day! Thank you. 2 of my favourite players. Jana would go on to win the tournament and Venus grow to be a fine champion. Oh, and the BBC commentary! Plus when grass court tennis was grass court... Some fine net play from Jana, the exchange where she puts away the drive volley is brilliant.

Thanks so much for this. Have wanted to see it for years. Venus's first Wimbledon Quarter Final. Her early days before she found her game to win at Wimbledon. Hawk Eye was really needed in 1998

The most animated venus has ever been in like 25 years of playing

graceful lady she was. stoked she won that year, RIP

Fascinating match. Thanks a lot.

This match is legendary because we see the serve and volley game at its very best at the Grass Courts of Wimbledon.

I actually think it's cool seeing Venus lose her temper - it's so rare

Incredible Jana! Pure serve and volley game is the ultimate talent and ability in tennis. She is one who would have really been liberated if only there were racquet regulations, or even if wood continued. We would see history changed with all these hidden talents being more up there in results and titles. Jana Novotna, one of the tennis' true magicians. She is truly missed.

This was a masterclass in grass court tennis, it really was a case of the change in women's tennis, in came the power game. Novotna was a joy to watch, poor Venus, unlucky twice, but this was Jana's year.

Two Legends. Unlike today, not that many unforced errors. RIP Jana Novotna.

17:30 Epic reaction from Venus 😂 It's so rare to see her emetions on the court ! RIP Novotna !! 🙏🙏

Drama Point 8:12 Freak Out 13:14 Venus was right on both occasions

Brilliant Jana was a fave of mine & Wimbledon 98 was her year

8:50 “I have never seen Venus lose it like that” Yeah, even to this day, I have never seen Venus lose it like that! Imagine keeping composure during the game for more than 20 years without even smashing the racket is just another level! Venus should be the role model for so many juniors striving to become pro!

The great thing about her,is nobody wanted to play her,all the greats ,she was just amazing at times

People seem to forget how cocky Venus was during her early days, nothing to do with her current persona.

Jana's beautiful backhand slice reminded me very much at times of Evonne Goolagong, a dual Wimbledon Singles Champion

Loved Novotna. Her game and her nature. RIP Jana. Strange that when Hingis lost her cool she was labeled a "spolt brat" but when Venus looses it, it's cos she's young!!! There are loads of previous matches that swung on a "dodgy call" it's part of any game, no umpire, lines person etc are fool proof🤷

Nice match from both players. I want to point out that Venus lost to eventual champion in 98, the finalists in 99, won in 2000 2001, lost to the 2002 and 03 in finals, won in 2005, 07, 08, lost to champ in 09 finals.

08:35 and 13:25 for Drama!

TWO of the GREATEST ever!

Even to this day in 2022, this has to be the biggest tantrum Ive ever seen from Venus, that's how rare it is for her.

RIP Jana.😔

graf and novotna have a terrible slice. it would destroy all the players of the wta today

How I miss the days of versatility in play.. Different styles battling...Thesecdays, it's all about pounding the ball from the baseline.. Nothing else matters..

Venus still had the class to shake the umpire's hand. A LOT of other players would not have. Shoutout to Novotna tho, I didn't know it at the time, but beating Venus Williams AND Martina Hingis in the same grand slam tournament? That is some epic stuff, also when both were playing fantastic tennis, Hingis at her best and Venus at the height of her physical powers.

I can understand Venus being upset there were some close calls. I got a little ticked when Pam Shriver tried to defend the one that hit the chalk that flew up. Venus was only 18 with immense pressure on her, especially playing someone that has had this much experience and knows the pressures well, I don't think it's fair to hold this against her. And she mellowed out a lot and got more focused. I miss Jana so much, I can't believe she's gone, and yes one of the best net players ever, I agree. All those doubles matches that she won, makes sense how the net play was so good.

i had almost forgotten how good a grass court player Novotna was.she had the same feel around the net that Martina had.Venus was still a teenager and not ready to win the crown yet but the future would come soon enough.

Watching these highlights is like going back in time and witnessing a significant change in tennis history. It marks the transition from the serve and volley type of game to the baseline and power game played by most women on the tour today. The two women have contrasting game styles. Jana plays a serve and volley type of game and doesn't even bother to play a flat backhand! She constantly uses a sliced backhand which leads to a low bounce on a grass court and puts pressure on the opponent. It is a breath of fresh air to see a female tennis player play like this. On the other hand, this game style is not very effective on other surfaces and with the courts being slowed down in recent years (so they say) this game style has become quite obsolete even on grass. Then again, Venus's power game nowadays has become the norm. When she first burst onto the scene she seemed to be able to sweep everyone aside with her raw power. However, with all the women having similar game styles these days, that surprise element is gone. This may be why she hasn't won a GS since 2008. I believe this lack of variety and depth is also why so many female tennis players have been winning GS in recent years and why it's so rare to see one dominating (excluding Serena Williams). It's difficult to identify a specific game style in most top players since they all play alike. One of my favourite players is Justine Henin. She was the perfect combination of old and modern.

such sad news about novotna life can be cruel may she rest in peace!! a great champion!!!

The great Venus Williams in her teenage years learning valuable lessons for her future success.

Thanks!!!!

Do you have the SF between Novotna and Hingis?

Watching this match again, you can see how Jana had matured as a match player. I Think she sensed she had a nervous opponent and just bided her time, playing a very steady match and waiting for her moment.

Novotna went back out to the court after winning to applaud the crowd in 1998, similar to what everyone is doing now. She was ahead of her time

I think part of Venus's meltdown here was due to the fact that she'd put far too much pressure on herself. She probably genuinely thought she could win the tournament - if she had won this match, she would very possibly have done so.

Jana Novotna served like Boris Becker. The serve motion is so similar even in year 2023.

Venus then went to win Wimbledon 5 times. Without comment.

Novotona is on a roll. Her footwork is owesome.

Venus was right each time, but those calls affected her badly, was so glad Novotna won this year, her brand of gorgeous tennis. Novotna kept her cool when she got a bad call, experience.

Since novotna won that year Venus nearly won this match and was definitely in the mix to win that year

I think Venus thought that if she went out there and played very well, she'd have too much for Jana, but when she realised that despite playing very well it was close, and often Jana was having the final answer in tough points, she started to come undone because it wasn't part of the plan. I think she didn't realise quite how formidable a player Jana was going into that match. Jana played beautifully.

I see the temper tantrums run deep in Williams family.

Yana's game was so similar to 80s and 70s players like navratilova and evert. Almost a serve and volley and slice game. I think that's why it took her a while to win. It was almost outdated with all the big hitters coming up.

Jana was such a wonderful player who passed too soon.

The beauty of Jana Novotna. Venus was outplayed in the end here. Nobody could have beaten Jana in that tournament. Was a good learning experience for her though...

Thank God for Hawkeye. They were out to get the Williams sisters

Jana Novotna had an amazing service power.

The 1st one was too close to call but the 2nd one was clearly out!

That ball was so inside the lines, side and baseline

Venus William's surely had a temper by all measures,

Such a springy sound when they hit the ball. Were the string tensions looser in those days?.

That was waaay out!!

Venus was right on all of those calls. Live for the drama! Keep it coming please!!!

I admire Venus, what she did was nornal to all players who gut frustrated, and this is the only time I saw her, and to think she's 18 here?...no way near how Martina in the French 99 and Serena , well too many to count (who I also both admire),

Can you upload the semi against Hingis, I was hoping to see that match bc I've missed it but I couldn't find it on KZfaq!!

Pam Shriver is the biggest Williamses apologist. Chalk even flew up @17:27 and she still defended Venus's complaint about the ball being out.

I love venus and serena around more these days thinking they had to play all the players i love from old days - steffi jana monica conchita aranxa etc etc

I was 8 when I saw this match live. I was so mad for Venus when that ball wasn't called out. Only time I've ever seen her get that mad on court.

I always love to hit the ball harder and near or on the lines when the other player complains they thought my shots were out

RIP Jana.

dfq magic @3:17

Thank goodness tennis has hawk eye.

That is y i love the sisters...they were humiliated a lot...in response...they had to do better....remember in their prime...they were number 1 and 2...

So rare for Venus to lose her composure, in many ways I've always felt she should have been called Serena because on court she is so serene. And I swear if anybody comments on this video saying there was some kind of conspiracy against Venus going on here I'll have some strong words for them. Thanks for the upload, it's always great to see Venus play on grass.

Serena must have learned her drama skills from big sis.

Thats the same umpire that was in the Final of Serena vs Venus Wimbledon 2003

Thats why Hawk Eye is good, not just players can get upset, Fans too, Hawkeye is good for everyone.

Regardless of the 1 or 2 points she maybe should have won I dont think it would have any effect on the outcome. Yana was untouchable that year!

So unusual for Venus to lose her cool like that. She is normally so classy and subdued. I've always been a huge fan of hers. The calls were close... but not sure I'd say it was rampantly against her. What bothers me most is people trying to say this had anything to do with race. Give me a break... those balls were close and there were plenty of White folks getting bad close calls too that week. Great play from Jana, to be expected on her home court. Ironically, it would later become the home court of Venus. Both great champions.

just came to say, that move novotna does @3:12 play is sick af. all the nonsense aside..that move was cat like reflexes sexy. okay sure it's practiced but damn.

That was about the only time we ever saw Venus behaving like Serena. She still showed more restraint and respect here than lil sis has at times.

I think it's because Venus felt annoyed with Novotna's game.... anyway she's human, everyone can get angry...

The first drama-ed call was actually correct, the ball was so in. Not the 2nd one though, which was clearly out.

Hi, I'm sorry if I bother you, thank you very much for your beautiful tennis videos. Please don't you also own the matches of Jana Novotná or Petr Korda and their achievements, I have been looking for them for a long time, but no one wants to show her success in Wimbledon 1998 or the Australian Open 1998. Thank you very much in advance for your answer and above all I wish you good health. Best regards Dominik :)

Venus is obviously one of it not the fastest player of all time (I give Clijsters #1 spot personally but she's top three with Serena and Clijsters) but people forget how much of a jock Novotna was. She's damn quick

Wow, Venus was right on both occasions... Rip Jana, at least Jana finally won Wimbledon that year after several disappointments.

thank god for hawk eye

2023 and Venus will play at the Australian Open.

Me encanta Venus una excelente atleta

Grow up venus .ball was on the line twice

Venus does have struggles against good S&Vs because both her returns and passing shots are her weaker parts. In her early careers she could not predict slices well which also brought to the loss - this improved a lot from 1999 on, but has relapsed so badly (due to her backhand falling from her best weapon to her worst by 2010). But there is no more good slicers and S&Vers anymore so we couldn't test how bad Venus is at them today.

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Compared to nowadays tennis, Venus didn't use powerful enough passing shots and smashes in too many cases.

Watched this match at Ben Venue Way. On and off The Square, I was. The house had an odour which conflated talcum powder with bubble gum. A great summer!

Venus was outplayed....pure and simple.

the era of the whiny williams sisters. Thank god they are gone now. Tennis Back to being classy again.

So inmature and with no control of her emotions, but her sister went to far against Naomi Osaka.

Sorry guys, I'm a tennis player and a psychologist and I always pay close attention to the handshake. Am I the only one? What happened at the end here? Anybody know. Novotna looked annoyed with something from Venus with the handshake. RIP Jana.

Cheating is the only way they've ever been able to "win." Enlighten me.