They really do bring out the best in each other. The quality of this match was insane! Serena's first set was near flawless! Vika was able to handle Serena's power and her improved movement was the best I've seen from her in her career. Wish it was best 3/5 sets!

That first set from Serena was the best we’d seen in a long time!

Incredible effort from Azarenka after being crushed in the first set by Serena. She showed incredible fight in this match and finally, finally won a match against Serena on the grand slam stage. Although she didn’t win the US Open, she is playing so well and is looking like a player ready to beat everyone in 2020 and beyond. Incredible win for her here.

The best rivalry in women’s tennis in the past decade period ! ! !

Azarenka, what a warrior she is!!!!

She never stopped fighting and at 39 she still makes it that far. I'm so inspired :)

It's interesting that Venus Williams had just brushed Azarenka aside a few weeks prior to this match.. 6-3,6-2 in Lexington, KY.

Those notes Azarenka hit at 12:42 and 12:44 along with its echo in the empty stadium almost sound musical, like I’m watching Frozen

Could hear the heavy breathing from Serena! Intance match!!

I watched this match live. I delayed my dinner just to watch the Osaka semifinal and this match.

Felt for Azarenka in this tournament. Finally she managed to overcome Serena who was always Azarenka's biggest obstacle in slam tournaments, only to then find a next gen player now blocking her path to victory in the final.

Listen, I am a huge Serena fan, whether she does break the slam record or not she is one of if not the greatest in history.. that being said, everyone is afraid to admit that she is not the same player she was in past years. She’s almost 40 years old and has other priorities in her life. I truly think, if she wants 24 she must get a little bit fitter. There’s no denying the absolute full out panting between points. Serena can do it, it will just take work! LOVE YOU SERENA! LETS GET THIS!

The dress which Azarenka and Halep wear are very similar, and quite comfortable for playing power tennis.

Serena had already played back to back three sets...she's no machine. Vika was so much fresher and also played great. This was some high quality clean hitting tennis.

Serena played amazing in that first set

Is that serena breath we hear so loudly ??? 😳

this match is extremely intense

Can't get enough of that one, was so amazing

Such a joy watching these two players from the semi-old school! They definitely still got IT!

Great match from Azarenka!

I watch this match,wow wow Vika ❤️ you proved some wrong

I just hope that Serena's team truly see the value and importance in her losing at least 10 more pounds so she be a lil lighter on her feet so that her movement can be supreme again to keep up with the younger generation.

Concerning Serena's heavy breathing,she had a part of her lung cut away years ago after her first,life threatening bout with blood clots-Does not have full capacity in her lungs. Her dealing with It,makes her tennis achievements even more amazing. The breathing reminds me of when Serena first came back to tennis in 2011. She got it under control for the most part the next year. Won Wimbledon,Olympics. It maybe affecting her more now due to the time away due to covid-19 and not keeping up her physical workout level or age combined with changes in her body after giving birth. Serena's probably about the same weight more or less when she dominated the sport-her physical stamina seems to be the issue though. When she has gotten into 2nd and third sets she has often not been as hard charging to victory as she has been before.

Gracias.

I think azarenka learned to tackle serenas serve she was standing far from the baseline which gave her more time to return particularly from the second set.

never stop watching it go vika❤

Thank you 😀

I thought we would continue to see this vika for the next few years. She has been unable to play at this level ever since.

THESE two players LEFT IT all on the court!!!!

She keeps playing like Playing she will get # 24 .

I used to pray for Serena for years. After the US Open with Osaka, I was shocked. I still cant believe what happened.

Serena a de boss nuff respect girl🎉

Spectacular points by Azarenka at 11:36 and 12:40 😘

unbelievable Vika❤

Serena has made the semis or better in New York for 10 straight appearances. Amazing. Sadly she's only won it 4 of those 10 times LOL. I agree with some other comments - she's working harder than she has to. She's pressing too much. She's grinding against herself instead of making her opponents do most of the work. I think fitness wise she's fine. She has to play smarter and she'll get there. Fact of the matter is she's putting herself in these positions to keep winning majors. She just has to focus on that moment and cash in.

This is the best Azarenka has hit the ball in years.

встретились две легенды которые раньше были первыми

What was up with the net at this year's US Open ?

Spectacular points by Azarenka at 11:36 and 12:40 😘😎

Serena needed the energy from fans, and Azarenka didn't have to go against the Serena fans.

Imagine if Ash, Simona, Bianca, Kiki, Belinda and Elina competed in that Open, I'm pretty sure the draws will be different and some player will not go as far as the Semis.

Azarenka is fit. Calmer and fast. Serena is not fit enough, get tired too fast and become desperate and anxious when things don't go her way instead of thinking. Too difficult to win the 24, this was her best chance.

Please! Make the match women double final

I know it's hypocritical to call out grunting when Azarenka is playing but Serena was bordering on hindrance in that third set.

AZARENKA MUY BIEN

Spectacular point by Azarenka at 11:36 and 12:40 😘

Я ЛЮБЛЮ ❤ СИРЕНУ УИЛМС✨💝🎾

I love Vica Azarenka Best one Players of tennis.

I love Sellena Williams

Vika 🇧🇾💖

Im a diehard Serena Williams fan but in order for her to get 24 at this stage and age in her career she has to shorten points she has to play lights out from the 1st game until The end and that demon weapon of a serve has to be a bit stronger and consistent

Serena tiene 39 años??????????? por favor como juega, ojala este año levante algún GS se lo merece a estado esforzándose cada segundo, realmente la mejor tenista de todos los tiempos

The first set Azarenka was a joke I thought piece of cake. She really came back

17:14 the hardest moan battle of the century

The only way Serena wins 24th title: Venus eliminates all potential threats (Halep, Kerber, Andreesku, Osaka, Azarenka) and then "accidently" loses to Serena in the final.

Crazy how y’all are in the comments purposely ignoring the fact that Serena injured her Achilles.

Azarenka mistrzyni.

How many kilos owns Serena ? Must be a very high number ! in second set were too many kilos !?

Serena thought she got this until she realized she could meet Osaka. Just that thought unnerved her.

First time reviewer (from the middle of Set Two): Serena is not hitting with the depth that she usually hits with.

Look at 4-1 Serena and 5-1 Serena. See the difference in her footwork and how her game fell apart when she stopped following her perfect footwork at 4-1 at 5-1 she started following it again snd was back in the game. Just an observation.

Williams never changes her tactics. Just wants to dictate play all the time.

Since becoming a mother the grand slam titles have dried up. I don't think she'll ever win another one again imo

For once azarenka didnt choke, and as a result she won

20:51

14:33

It’s clear she’ll never win again :( still unbelievable she still has glimpses of her former self.

Serena this, Serena that, the foot, the injury BLAH BLAH BLAH. The commentators are always degoutant. Why don't they mention her AWFUL SCREAMING and Azarenka's willpower, particularly in this match. That's so gross. Excuses for Williams, silence for Azarenka. Disgusting.

17:14 Daddy shrimp grunt vs baby shrimp grunt

Serena said that lady tennis players should be allowed to take thier shirt off on the court! Serena please spare us! Don't ever take your shirt off on the court

tree fiddy no not a penny more

Serena played way to hard in the first set

Serena is a washed up big time drama queen

The better grunter lost the match

Serena breathe so hard.she should lose her weight out to run freely and has a medical check up.

I cant see Serena Williams ever winning a Grand Slam again! Her time has well gone! Youth has taken over they are all better than her now.

She shouldn't have lost this.

Typical Serena move at 2-0, 30-0, she has to start her screaming in order to distract/intimidate. So unprofessional.

Fake injury time out, and a desperate challenge in the end, ohhh serena 😂😂😂

Serena's skills are horrible compare to many other female players, she just has a much stronger body and hits the ball so hard that most her competitors can't withstand.

Renka got lucky with Serena Achilles bothering her! Serena was going massacre her

Look at this dude ! Glad she lost 😠😊

Serena is overweight she looks bloated and fat. She is probably twenty to thirty pounds overweight. To be a pro tennis player you need to be in shape! Especially at Serena age she is almost 40 she gets tired in those three set matches. She isn't fit.

The evil is defeated!

Serena will never again win a gran slam title time over ! Too old Very slowly because of too much weight !

Serena is too overweight to run around the court... she need to loose weight and stop screaming like this!!!! So many indrance in this match 😒

15:35 Serena is tired she just started screaming altogether🤣

Serena's breathing is so loud you can even hear it from the camera.

Spectacular points by Azarenka at 11:36 and 12:40 😘

There are fitter players on the tour nowadays who could hit better than Serena. Most of the time Serena manages to win with power. Her chances of winning one more slam will be better when she improves on her fitness.