Serena's serve is just a work of art and it saved her SO many times in her career. I remember watching this match live - It was so good that I ended up being 10 minutes late to my summer class! It was a true grand slam moment. You could hear a pin drop in the audience because the tension was so high.

Still amazes me how Serena pulled this off. She was off balance, out of sort and was playing defence this whole match and Demienteva was playing arguably her best match in her career.

This is a top of the list of women’s Wimbledon matches. I’ll never forget that at the net volley from Serena to save match point at 4-5 in the third! Definitely a classic.

Dementieva is the greatest player who has not win a Gran slam

This is how close serena was of loosing this match 5:40. I remember while I was watching this match live, I thought it was long and then the electricity went off in my home. So I was not able to see the hawk eye decision. I continued to sit on the same spot with the same posture for around an hour and was praying for serena. Then the electricity came back and I heard commentators of star sports saying that serena played 60 to 70 percent of her ability in this match and still won. That's when I knew the Queen has won that match. Those were the days!

This is why Serena is the goat !!! The competition is very good but serena is better !!! The greatest comeback queen ever !!!

This was such a great match. The grunting was also A+ 😂

I’m a Serena fan, but must admit to feeling sorry for Dementieva. She played her heart out and yet it wasn’t enough.

Im proud to watch this on live TV. Not only the score but the quality of the strokes were phenomenal

That short off pace angle she hits at 16:40 will forever be imprinted in my mind! Just beautiful 🤩

- I wouldn’t say greatest but it’s up there. I still think that title belongs to Venus vs Davenport 2005 Wimbledon final 😭

I’m just watching the highlights and I’m literally biting my finger and toe nails off!!!! 😂😂😂

Yep. I'll never forget this amazing match as long as I live. I remember watching it live on TV and being nervous as a cat about Serena being so close to losing. Although Elena played great tennis, Serena, as usual, proved why she's the greatest and the consistent comeback queen. God bless her! Thanks for posting this very memorable & enjoyable tennis match from back in the day, Tennis Top Shots!

This is why Serena is the GOAT - to be able to take your opponent's best shot and still win. Dementieva and Roddick were heartbroken this Wimbledon tournament - both of them played the matches of their lives.

This is what the Queen did never forget undisputed GOAT

My list of top 5 the greatest womens matches: 1. Venus vs Lindsay Davenport 2005. Wimbledon 2. Seles Graf 1992. RG 3. Henin Capriati 2003. USOpen 4. Serena Dementieva 2009. Wimbledon 5. Henin Dementieva 2010. Australian open. Can't get over the fact Elena hasn't won a major.

Well done Tennis TopShots👍 A great match! It's been on my DVR for years. Serena showed her true greatness, Dementieva (who played a great match) Threw EVERYTHING at Serena,and it still wasn't enough. I want to give you all an example of what Great commentary is, I have the ESPN version of this match called by Mary Jo Fernandez and Cliff Drysdale as this dramatic match went on into the 3rd MJF said- "Dementieva must be thinking how much better do I have to play to win this match?(Her words give Serena the absolute credit,she doesn't often get, though deserved for withstanding someone playing an A level game but still losing)CD would repeat what MJF said after that,that is the only example I've heard,of a commentator being truthfully observant during a match and accurate in regards to what they are seeing,this match is a prime example of what Serena has said and what fans of SW have known is 100% true the vast majority of these woman Are Not intimidated by Serena they very often play way over their heads to try(sometimes successfully) to beat her,commentators tennis writers,non fans put forth lazy disengenuious tropes about supposed intimation,fear,them letting Serena beat them,and weak era players. This match and many others depict the absolute falsehood of these anti Serena agenda filled lies. Dementieva served out of her mind, she was known for a weak first and 2nd Serve,with record setting double faults, but served at a whole other level,many players wouldn't have beat her that day but again it shows how deep Serena can,will and does dig and how tough she is. GOAT/ QUEEN 👑/ICON👏👍

Venus Williams vs Lindsay Davenport 2005 Wimbledon Final was incredible.

Elena improved her serve late in her career. 2008 and 2009 was about her peak. She definitely would have won grand slams if she served like this her entire career

The Battle of the Backhands at 14:55 in which Serena’s became more deadlier with every strike was epic!!! Serena’s form on the last one is perfectly wicked!!! Wow! 😮 “It’s the knock down” for me.

Elena was definitely NOT a pushover and Serena had her hands full. I knew it was going to be a tough match going into this semi because both of them were playing some really good ball up to this point. It was a great match indeed.

Even after 11 years I still remember watching this live! Thanks for the highlights

This is the reason why Serena is the GOAT!

The best match!!! I can watch it 1000 times. Serena is simply the best

This match. Was Wimbledon finest that year. It looks like 1 and 2 player on the world. We’re here

Wow Serena what a come back!

That day, I was so sorry 😢for Dementieva. Her strikes were the best on the court but it was like written Serena had to win this game. That was unbelievable but Elena could be proud of herself cause she did anything. Very talented female player.❤

Absolutely love Serena. Elena!!!! I wanted her to win a slam. She was one of the best players. She should have beat Pierce in the French open, but Mary pulled ‘an injury’ time out to stop Elena’s momentum. Great player!!

Even tho she played great, and should be proud of her game that day, if I was Elena I probably wouldn't be able to watch this match for a long time. Being one point away from winning and still losing. Man that's gotta hurt!

I love when Serena makes them work for it and still win! Lmao 🤣

Not gonna lie this has to be the greatest wta match ever

Dementieva was GREAT! Dementieva was graceful in her movements...and just a pleasure to watch Elena gliding on the court !

Whew! What a knock down - drag out match. They went toe-to-toe with Serena coming out on top! Great game!🎉👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Henin-Capriati 2003 US Open SF was also really good.

This was when tennis was tennis !! Watching this live was sooooo mouth watering it was crazy ! I loved the Williams Sisters like crazy but Dementieva was definitely a tough cookie. Although I think she hardly beat Venus ! But great match in all:

Remember watching this amazing match live. 11 years ago! Amazing how much time flies.

Dementieva’s was a tougher match-up for Serena than Venus for whatever reason

ONE OF THE MANY MATCHES THAT SHOWS WHY SERENA WILLIAMS IS THE BEST

This was indeed greatest match in wta till date

I truly believe in any other era Dementieva would have been dominant, it's unfortunate she played during Serena's! LoLLL To me Dementieva is one of the best bell strikers womens tennis has ever seen - and thats why she would give Serena a lot of trouble - her balls had pace, spin, she was very good at picking her targets...unfortunately not having a reliable serve let her game down. But you always knew you were in for a treat when her and Serena would face each other!

Serena is the greatest player ever and the queen of tennis. Have never seen anyone who plays like her. One feels as though we are watching a piece of beautiful art.

This game doesn't leave my memory, it was amazing. I believe it was the most exciting of the ones I watched from

The backhand at 10:16 ! There are these ballistic Serena moments where she litterally seems to slow time and just explode!

The courage of Serena @ 13:57

This was the battle of a lifetime

that was🔥

With Serena being down match point 5-4 in the third set, although short, I would consider this being one of the best rallies I’ve ever seen. Certainly one of the riskiest. A 🐐 move.

If not the greatest match ever, it is one of the best!!! These two were fantastic players. It’s just not the same these days.

Definitely one of the best matches I’ve ever seen, hard to define what is the best but definitely up there.

I miss this era of tennis!

What a match . Truly epic .It's one of the best women's battle I've seen

Venus vs Davenport 2005 final… cleanest hitting and best movement you’ll ever see..

Serena vs Seles Toronto 2001 is considered the best match ever played. Many sports commentators said that match will always be the best one ever played.

Of course i still remember that match so brilliant from both players

Maybe the greatest grunting match in history for sure

1:53 Dementieva’s literal screams during this point

WOW! you know something? NEITHER player actually DESERVED to lose this match...PHENOMENAL playing....outrageous courage and skill!

Such an underrated classic!

What a great match!!!

who could umpire such epic match of two legends? of course, legendary hi-class Eva

Serena ❤

I thought they said it was Serena who did the screaming and yelling. Some of the past and present games I been watching players screamed and yelled more than Serena.

Amazing Serena!

It was definitely the greatest. A true fighter, to overcome being on the brink of defeat and to fight her own thinking, confidence and errors to win. Incrediblee to watch !

Agree!!!!!

Venus vs. Davenport 2005 comes in a close second best match.

amazing g match, I personally feel 2005 Wimbledon final is the greatest female match ever

Best match ever. So sad for Elena at the end, she was so close...

0:35 Serena 10 rally. 1:20 Dementieva 14 rally.. 2:05 Dementieva 9 rally. 2:10 Serena 6 rally. 3:10 Serena 16 rally. 5:33 Serena 7 rally. 6:10 Serena 9 rally. 8:15 Serena 12 rally. 9:45 Dementieva 9 rally. 9:55 Serena 12 rally. 10:55 Dementieva 8 rally. 12:37 Dementieva 17 rally. 14:00 DEMENTIEVA MATCH POINT 7. 14:52 Serena 16 rally. 15:20 Serena 9 rally. 16:00 Serena 8 rally. 16:27 Serena 14 rally.

One of the greatest matches maybe.

I love to say both won the match despite only one winner that is Serena.i was there at my home watched live.

Absolutely true indeed 💯🗯👏🏼G.O.A.T Serena Williams bravo bravo 👏🏼

I miss the days when Serena would take it up a notch when trailing.

I love Elena

Greatest women’s matches I have ever seen 2003 Henin vs Capriati US Open 2005 Venus vs Davenport Wimbledon 2007 Henin vs Sharapova YEC 2009 Serena vs Dementieva Wimbledon 2011 Schiavone vs Kuznetsova AO There are still good matches these days but I feel like we don’t have epics like those anymore.

Sempurna

Dementieva had such a solid career, if that serve would’ve been fixed sooner, ugh the possibilities. Can’t stand Serena but she is still the GOAT on the women’s side.

If Dementieva played nowadays, she would have won at least one grand slam. She played on one of the hardest eras

Elenaaaaaa 😘😘😘

I'd have to say Chris Evert vs Martina Navratilova, 1985 French Open Finals, to me, is the greatest Women's match of all time.

That's certainly open for debate. 😂

Serena Williams isn’t one of the greatest tennis champions, she’s the GOAT. Get familiar.

I think this match broke Elena’s spirit. She was never quite the same player after this. She would a retire a couple years after this.

🔥🔥😱

Lakeisha was really feeling it ! Lol

Once the ball is in play Dementiva could hang with anyone. Only if she had a serve. I was on pins and needles watching this match.

1992 French open final. You’re welcome

This is brilliant. However, it’s Venus Vs. Davenport in the final , for me As the best in history

Serena was all over the place exhusted and out of balance crazy how she won

Had Dementieva won, she would have lost to Venus anyway.

Dementieva dominated the match buy i didn't understand how she losted it this one. She was awsome, hit the ball herder and what a precison, well done Elena.

UNDENIABLY THE GOAT.

One of the best indeed but The greatest for me without a doubt goes to HENIN SHARAPOVA wta finales in Madrid 2007 that was legendary...

LOL Dementieva got rekt and never recovered from this.

Agreed!

Just like attached a heart attack😅

Maybe Serena vs Henin AO final

I liked Dementieva a lot... I remember her mother watching... Though she never had a quite good serve among other women Serena is out of comparison of course overall she was playing very nice... At 15.53 Serena runs with left hand like punch and right with the raquet hoding it like a sword very high like she plays on Gladiator... xaxaxa very funny.

It's not the Serena can't be beaten, (most of the time she loses, she beats herself). It's that she's so darn HARD TO BEAT.😊

To be fair, the description actually says greatest semifinal (not final) but mmmkay... 🥴