Seeing Venus be amazed by her 17 year old self is brilliant to watch 😂

Venus really could be a fantastic coach - she can naturally pinpoint what’s going on on the court - would be a great commentator too!

Making it to the open final at 17, with virtually no strategic playbook is beyond legendary.

‘I was never upset with myself about this match because these are things you can’t prepare for, but these are moments you build on’. A real lesson for life there from someone who knows what it takes to get back up and succeed 💕

Venus PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make this a regular series on your channel. It’s thrilling to see you recall these memories with your new level of maturity. Maybe think about a future in tennis commentary? You have the goods Ms. Williams 🙌🏾

'That's not a drop shot, that's a Christmas gift! And i don't even celebrate Christmas.' 😂 It was so wonderful to hear you reflect on your success so candidly. Thanks for sharing, Vee! 🙂

I love how transparent Venus is, laughing at her younger self and celebrating/critiquing her game. Wouldn't mind her being a commentator at a tournament. Such a regal woman, and her and Serena even sound alike. Love the legendary Williams sisters. Loved this video. ❤️✨

Really enjoyed this . Could watch this type of video all day . Would love her doing this with her 7 slam wins especially. Praying for her to come back strong this year god willing both her and Serena . Legends .

The year I turned 17 was literally the most difficult year of my life and I nearly didn't make it. I would tell my 17-year old self five things: 1. You're stronger than you think, you come from a lineage of warriors 2. This too shall pass - healing happens one step at a time 3. They tried to bury you, they didn't know you were a seed 4. There is power in forgiveness - it's called peace 5. You are blessed to be here - don't waste another second accepting the title "victim" And at 39, a few months from 40, these lessons still ring true. And because growth isn't linear, I still need these affirmations every now and then. Venus, thank you for sharing and opening up - really loving seeing you so candid and vulnerable. Keep them coming, we stan a queen 👸 👏 ❤

i know venus and serena never like to look back at their amazing careers but its really fun to see venus reaction on her first ever us open. we love you vee and i hope you do more of these.

For an absolute tennis legend like Venus to take the time to offer her fans this glimpse into her life is amazing. How can you not smile while she critiques her seventeen year old self. Absolute class all the way !

How could anyone hate you....or Serena?!? You both carried woman's tennis for DECADES! You ROCK! Thanks for years of excellent competition.

Venus is the queen of keeping it real, humble and classy at the same time. And that glee and celebration after winning semi finals is so contagious even after all these years. I watched the whole video with a constant smile. Loved it.

It’s nice to see someone admit they had talent or skill in their youth, not enough people admit that they were truly talented at something

I'm the daughter immigrants and first in my family to graduate from college. Having three younger sisters, as the eldest sibling I tried hard always to set a good example for them so that their journey was just a bit easier. I admire so much your loving, gracious, and self-effacing comments about growing up in your large family. Your commitment and love of your sister brings tears to my eyes. It's beautiful to see your hard work and respect for your parents paid off so lucratively and emotionally for both you and your sis! Brava! You deserve it all girl! Stay healthy and well for a long, long time.

Your reaction when you went to the finals also made my teary eyed😭😭🤧. So happy your dreams came true and you continue to play and inspire millions. We love you Vee

I love how you are able to look back and honestly acknowledge where you were (mentally) at 17 years old. I remember you then and the impression I got was TOTALLY different. I only saw the confidence, skills, heart and also the nerves. 🤣 I thank God for you and Serena. P.S. Do some more of these reflective videos. ❤

Venus/Serena matches were something serious in our household. It was always an event. You’re amazing 🤩

This was great! Love your authenticity, your willingness to expose your thoughts to us, and how you can find humor and make fun of yourself. Thanks for keeping it real! I would tell my 17yr old self, “Shelley, it’s okay to be different. You are loved.”

I am always surprised by the contrast of on/off court personalities of players. How can you and Rafa both be such beasts on court by still so down-to-earth and even shy in interviews? Respect!

4:31 your comment about your forehand is such a testament though to the longevity of your success because you were able to evolve with the times and even revolutionize the game with how your game and fitness continued to improve. It's so cool to see!

Venus I love you so much, it's so wonderful that you decided to make a youtube channel and talk about your inspirational life and career. I love you with all my heart. Wish you the best in life

"That attitude. No wonder they hated me." haha Venus has a really good sense of humor.

I 💖U VENUS WILLIAMS!!!! 👸🏾🎾🎾🎾🎾

Love this! Making a slam final on the debut aged 17!! Legendary

"That's not a drop shot, that's a Christmas gift!" - I burst out laughing at this haha. Fantastic. Great to see such a legend of the sport analyse their younger self.

Venus! I remember when i was about 10, seeing you in Ebony Magazine (1994) in a Reebok ad. I said to myself: "A Black girl named Venus? So cool. I'm going to see her again." In 1997 while flipping channels I saw you playing the Open. I instantly remembered the ad from Ebony. I had no idea about tennis scoring, but I knew when you were winning. Your exuberance and belief inspired me. I'm a lifelong fan.

YIPPEE VEE. YOU WERE TRUE TO YOURSELF… AND YOU HAVE MAINTAINED THAT QUALITY.. BLESSINGS

I wish she made a reaction video of the best womens grandslam final ever, Wimbledon 2005 . What goes in mind to save a championship point and win it with pure belief

I’d love a reaction to your 2005 Wimbledon win! Or 2001 USO.

I can not WAIT until you do a reaction video to your 2005 Wimbledon run. I have watched it so many times. Each match was so good and the drama was delicious. Would love to hear your commentary!

17 yr old self.." Live in the moment prepare for the future". You did just that. Good job!👏🏽👏🏽

Well I like your slices too Venus. I always find your slice as really2 solid. I would tell my 17 years old to brace yourself for the world. I was too naive. I thought money is all out there to grab, and I am the best. But when I finished my degree and I started working. Oh boy, there are soooo many more talented, smarter people than I was. It humbles me down a lot. I used to want to be successful so much and prove to people that I was special that everytime there was failure ill get super crushed. I was unhappy. At one point I just wake up and realize. I dont want to be in a high stress environment and always ended up losing no matter how hard I tried. I opted for a less competitive career where I can perform better. I have far less work stress than I used to be, and I am so much more happy. My 20s was wasted doing stuff that I am not meant to be and I was depressed. My 30s was so much better. I like to advice young people out there to really find out what are you good at, dont be overconfident of yourself unless you really are brilliant. Be smart with how you plan your life. PS : I agree with you. Martina Hingis is a formidable talent. That volley was just sickening.

This reaction is EVERYTHING. What an opportunity to watch your legend start!

10:39 “Oh Serena, she’s come up since then” 😂 Understatement…

I love the humility.. Venus thought she was spoiling letting us know she made it to the end. We knew that Venus you’re a legend 🙌🏽 have spent the last couple days watching the Williams and the movie. So inspiring

VENUS.

I still remember this, I wanted to know all about this new player with beads and the rest is history, I've been your fan ever since. It's great to have you back creating content, Queenus. And congrats on the Oscars nominations.

Venus....I am older than you, and a card carrying professional. But THIS!!!! This has been the most enlightening thing I have watched in TEN years!!!! You MUST do more of this. Do Serena as well. THIS is not your "calling" ONLY because you are the BEST tennis player that has played grass in the history of the game, ATP included. But THIS, this is your second calling!!!!!! Market this. We would PAY! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS....on my way to watch it again.

Ok I could've watched about 7 more hours of this. Venus and her insightful hilariously dry humour as she watches her younger self -- completely lifts my mood.

Seeing you on television made me wanna play tennis! Just looking in amazement at your speed and power so early was amazing! Thank you for sharing your gifts to this world!!

A great hug from Brazil for this beautiful woman.

My teenage years were so difficult but if I could go back I would tell my 17 year old self to celebrate wins like the Williams sisters. I never felt like my wins in life were worthy of celebrating. I started playing tennis again after nearly 30 years, in the past week, with watching you for tips, you can bet that I did the happy dance after every successful left handed serve and bouncing home after every practice. I also do my happy dance on the way home when others complement me on my determination and grace when stumbling. Thank-you for putting out these videos.

I love this. I will never forget that I was a freshman in college and they would replay your matches downstairs in our game room and I was just stunned that a 17 year old girl made the US Open final. I have been a fan ever since.

"That's not a dropshot, that's a Christmas gift!" 😂

So awesome to look back on the matches. I smiled the whole time, those were some good days. I can remember being so proud to be a tall, skinny dark skinned girl because of those matches. Love it. 🔥

Loved seeing you team up with Hingis in WTT! Looked like a lot of fun for you two, big fan of you both :). I miss this era of tennis - so much variety and contrasting playing styles. You, Serena, Davenport, Hingis, Capriati, Clijsters, Henin, so many OP players!!

This is really fun to watch. Fascinating to see such a great champion reflect. Venus beat 6 of the best players of the time

So lovely that we could experience this! Thanks Venus!

A real enjoyable fireside chat! More please!

Venus your back hand is everything. 🧡

No one has been so unfiltered in displaying the thrill of winning. And I love that whether in victory or defeat you have the same smile and handshake and respect for your opponent.

This was SO COOL to watch, Queen Vee! Thank you for taking the time to do it. I know all of us fans love hearing your insight as we all remember what we felt and thought watching these tournaments of you! Yes, please do one for each of your 7 grand slam runs! So fun to hear you talk about your opponents and what you remember from each match leading up to the final! We love you and thank you again! Very cool.

@7:55 "oh that's not a drop shot! that's a xmas gift" 😄🎾

Thank you Venus and Serena for your sacrifices to this sport. You both are appreciated.

seeing her sisters reaction as she kick the door down, just light the up the vision and belief for her sister to become the GOAT! if it all came down to one moment for her sister to believe in herself, it might have been watching her sister graduate into the final! tears...

I love your commenting video! I remember that infamous "bump" and it was obvious that she caused it. You were so classy then and I was cheering for you the whole slam!

I’ve always wondered if tennis players watch their matches the way some of us do. I’m so glad Venus decided to do this reaction video. Can’t wait till she’s back on tour.

I LOVE this! Whole time I am watching with a big smile on my face. Thank you for posting this!

This was great to watch! To hear you deconstruct the points and describe the emotions you felt was really awesome! Keep them coming!

This was so creative and different! Please react to your matches more! This is rare that players give insight to moments like this!

Really enjoy seeing you analyze your matches! Would love to see some more like the match you were most proud of your fight Or some of your doubles career with Serena!

You gotta love Venus and how she became the player but more importantly, the person that she is today. She's always my favorite of the Williams sisters.

This was super cool to watch! Thank you Venus for making this video!

Love love love your energy V, so happy to see you back on KZfaq. These videos of yours are so fun to watch. Humble champion. Thanks for all you have done AND continue to do on and, more importantly, off the court ❤️

U gotta do more of this stuff!! Oh boy I was smiling all through out the video ❤️

Yay, Venus. Such a wonderful video!!

Venus this was so so good to see. I would love seeing more of your tournament reactions from your entire career.

I would tell myself to invest in my passions and learn with intensity! Always been honored to have the same last name as you :) Love you so much Venus!

Yes loved this video.... I would love to see more of these moments. I would live to hear more about the rivalry that was created between you and Hingis👌🏿

LOVE this 👏 I hope there are more!!

I really appreciate you being so open and candid and sharing these moments.

I love this video!!! More please

Love this!! Love how you interact with your fan base! Amazing commentary V!! Can’t wait for more!!

This was great to watch with your REAL reactions Venus, LOOOOOVED it! MORE, MORE MORE !!!

Im really excited for your channel Venus! It’s really cool to hear your commentary on your own matches. Hope you are doing well!

Venus truly doesn’t age, such an inspiration of longevity and never giving up; learning some life lessons through tennis triumphs and tough losses on and off the court 🎾. A true infinity athlete and warrior for equality and blazing your own trail. Would love to see a video of the AO and/or Wimbledon 2017. Those performances still bring tears to my eyes, very much had just as much enthusiasm and love for the game as 17 year old Venus.

More reactions please 😍

Venus's voice is so relaxed and calming

I remember that watching that final. Love your introspective commentary on these matches! More please!

I really enjoyed this! Last weekend I watched your 2000 US Open semi-final match against Hingis and was amazed at how much terrific shot-making y'all were making. I was thinking, "I wish she would do a react to just this match." I am glad you made this video. You one of the greatest and can't wait to see you back on tour. P.S. If you do a react to one your US Open or Wimbledon match against Martina Hingis you think she'll come on the video with you for a joint review? 🤣🤣🤣Prolly not.

Venus thank you so much. This was enlightening. Pls do more reaction videos of yourself. ❤️

oh please do more of these! this was so great

This is amazing. You're such an inspiration to me and my future goals. Thank you!!

it's gonna be ok. Loved this reaction!! do more please!!!

Venus you are a class act

Loved everything about this. I laughed, I cried, I felt your joy. Thank you, Venus, for being you.

So cool watching this with Venus!💛

Thank you Venus for sharing and having us see your reaction to your first US Open!!! Please do more especially maybe the first Wimbledon slam you won or 2005 Wimbledon’s comeback run!💯❤️

This was fantastic! Keep doing more of this! I remember your USO run, heck all of your runs (lol)

Love your channel,keep blessing us with all that goodness. Thank u 4 that.❤

this video is AWESOME!!! Love Venus

I just love listening to Venus . What an amazing person. So intelligent and articulate and a great sense of humour too . Not too mention, drop dead gorgeous. Keep the videos coming V.

Loved, loved, loved watching this reaction video! Nice insights and the touches of self-deprecating humor were hilarious 😆

Loved watching this!!! Please keep doing it !!!!

I loved this and I love you Venus. You and your sister are such an inspiration. It was awesome to hear your memories and your thoughts from now.

“You always have to believe in yourself” I mean… I needed to hear that! What an absolute inspiration you’ve been since I (lol we, I’m 34) was a kid. I remember watching this live and every time you step on the court it’s always been an absolute inspiration. Thank you so much for sharing + this was amazing!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

More of this please!!!

I love this, and I would love Venus to critique her outfits. Because I love her sense of humor!😂 The US Open stadium makes the ball sound like hitting a baseball with a bat. And the ball sounded awesome and loud!

LOVED watching this and hearing what you felt at the time. The comments on the other players were super nice. Thank you!