Nuria Parrizas Diaz vs. Serena Williams | 2022 Toronto Round 1 | WTA Match Highlights 

1:42 incredible point! WOW

It's not about winning or losing but seeing Serena on court still winning incredible points is such a delight

The GOAT still playing at 40 years old. This is something we shouldn’t take for granted. It’s literally so rare to see something like this. The way she prevailed after facing a couple of break points portrayed her level of mental toughness. Spectacular

That champion serve never left...🥳

It is so tough to watch Serena's movement be more difficult, but watching her get through matches like this with her craftiness and placement will always be so refreshing to watch. We have to savor every match we still have with the GOAT. :)

Serena’s serve is her biggest weapon next to her mental strength. When her serve is working this well, it’s hard to beat her. Well done, Queen!!! 🥰👸🏾🎾❤️

I was at this game. So crazy to think I attended one of her last matches ever. She’s the GOAT!

I’m crying because Serena said today Aug 9th, that the U.S. Open will be her last. She’s retiring afterwards! I thought I would take it better than I am! She’s the Queen and the Goat, with nothing else to prove! I know no one can duplicate her awesomeness!!! 😥 There will never be a greater player!!

MUST READ- did you know this? 🎾 This was one of the most incredible matches by some crazy stats. Serena coming back after a year at almost 41, the absolute GOAT and legend. On the other side Parrizas, who in 2017 was told to hang the racket because of a career ending injury sitting between 200-300 wta for over 10 years. After 2 years without hitting, starts dating Carlos Boluda, world champion at 10,12,14,16,18 and under who was gonna be the next nadal back in the day. He decides to hang his racket to help her make a last try for it. Their story of love propels her to pick up her racket, now miraculously injury free, adapt her serve to be able to keep playing and in one year is one of the 3 oldest players to ever crack the top 100 at 30 years old. With a whole new life after 30, and by part of a lucky loser this week she makes main draw ranked #57 gets a chance to play the GOAT in center court. What disparity and how incredible are the changes we are seeing in age and competitiveness 😍😍😍

So happy to see Serena is still hanging in there. Even though she would have finished this match in 50 minutes fifteen years ago, I appreciate her fight against Father Time.

I hope she can get at least 3 matches here and 3 matches in Cincinnati!!! That would giver her match play leading to US Open.

It’s always great to see the Williams Sisters playing:)

I think after so many recent losses she’s was just playing really cautiously and taking her time. Considering that it was good to see her come through in straights. Lately she’s been losing these types of matches and not staying focused enough when a few things (like the let courts and balls right on the line) don’t go her way but today she did what you have to do sometimes - just keep the ball in - because she knew her opponent could never over power her. Players like this make Serena have to create more of her own pace but this is a good practice match for the match with Bencic next round.

Serena very modestly complimented Nuria on how well she played when they met at the net. Very classy! But as Kylo Ren would say, "Look how old she has become..." Cant hide the years. Hope she advances though. Its like watching Tiger play golf, she elevates interest, period.

GOAT! So great to Serena on court again. Hope she can continue to elevate her game and work her way through the draw.

What got me was the silent serena, scary when she dials in, glad to see you back 🐐

So great to see Serena’s playing… She just brings something else to the court… Thank you Queen. ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥👏🏾👏🏾👑

the all time, female goat is back.. your legacy in the sports will never be forgotten.. one of a kind! Congratulations queen serena..

Gotta feel sorry for Diaz, she had a lot of break points but when She had them Serena served amazing. AMAZING MATCH FROM BOTH 🔥🔥🔥

Wow what a match !! I was on the edge of my seat enjoyed it very much I knew you could do it Serena keep up the good work love ya

Serena might be sore tomorrow, but what a way to come back in *both sets* and to take it in straight sets. The game has changed so much, but Serena advancing is putting her back into contention to challenge in future matches/tournaments.

Serena's serve is her weapon

Serena was moving ok. Lot of balls up the middle tho and paced slower than even Wimbledon. I think she just needs to get her rhythm back

The queen is back on court. I am enjoying every bit of it!

Is there a way to watch the matches live? Or watch earlier matches?

Not 100% but she's still fighting to get fitter. One last good run

After not seeing her play for a while I almost forgot how damn amazing she is. She is so smart on the court it’s insane. Long love the queen.

Sufrí con ese partido... Serena eres grande 💗

I am actually impressed by how good Serena played and was moving.

Another day at work. Performing with passion and strength. What a fascinating player this lady is.

Serena announced retirement from tennis in Sep 2022 Vogue. Appreciate her everytime she plays💛 what a LEGEND👑

Wow, Serena looks really fit. She could still be better but she's looking good with her movement. I think she's mad about the split with her coach so she's there to prove him wrong. I feel bad really for Halep who is now being coached by Serena's former coach because Serena's going to make sure she doesn't lose to whomever Patrick coaches.

진짜 두분다 대단해요 이번경기들 언니동생 두분께 응원을 보냅니다!!

40 years old and still hitting the ball so well. Serena yr the most amazing player off all time !!!

You just don’t see this type of tennis at 40!! God bless you Serena! Keep going! In my Tyra banks voice..”WE ARE ALL ROOTING FOR YOU!” 😭🤣♥️🤗

Serena’s ball speed and movement has slowed down considerably but at least she’s out here playing (and winning). A shame that she has a tough draw 😴

Serena has some of the best forehand angles. Not to mention an excellent slice serve on the deuce

The serves 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Will miss her from the tennis world

Caramba!!! A Serena, diferente da Venus, ainda está conseguindo chegar nas bolas. Surpreendeu. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Serena ❤️ a living legend on court

She’s so inspiring I am sure going to miss her matches ❤️❤️

She can’t move like she used to, the body simply gets older, but it sure was cool to see her win that long point. I’m 42 and it makes me feel a little youthful seeing a 40yo win a professional match at a big tournament. I noticed she used more variety in this match. I like it. Very selective for when she attacks.

Omg!!!! When I say this video I almost died!!!! Love her so much. Awesome to see her playing again. Haven’t even seen the video yet. Pumped. I’ll have to catch her live. Loved this,,, thanks for the post. She is the queen.

That Serena serve is just a thing of Absolute beauty!! Nice match by the great one.

Very glad she got a win under her belt. I look forward to seeing how she fares for the rest of this tournament. I bet rhat win meant alot since she hasnt had a win n a very long time.

There are other summaries of the match where it is shown more how the match went, here it showed almost no interaction, only the Aces of the Queen Serena

Serena was doing Serena things. Her serve got better as the match went on...I was shocked by the three double faults, especially when Serena rarely double faults. But how she played, I rate her match play as a 7/10. I am concerned with her errors, though, since she may be going against Bencic in the next round, and Bencic is an Olympic champion on hard court, but Serena leads the head-to-head. Technically I give bencic the edge, but mental and fighting spirit is Serena's all day, so we will see. Critics say she is at least 30 lbs overweight, but Diaz lost to her, and she weighs like nothing. My cocern in her lungs. I don't think her lungs have fully recovered after they treated her for the clots. Serena looks out of breath during the first few rallies, which never was an issue for her, "overweight" or not. But that breakpoint save at 1:42. People that say she doesn't have the movement or speed anymore lied! Serena is probably one of the best defenders of all time. I don't think people give her enough credit for her returns and defense. Her returns and defense are very underrated. She is probably one of the best, if not the best returner and defender in tennis.

Браво, Серена!!!

Awesome match and great to see Serena playing well again! Anyone know whats with the tape thing on her face?

So delighted to see her back on court

Serena has a large attitude (which is a huge positive in her game)......

Goosebumps! So exciting!!

Still a contender, forever the Legend. Love her dress BTW.

Next up will be Bencic or Martincova- looking forward to seeing SW battle on 🙌🏽

SW is gearing up to win the US Open and retire on court. Clearly. because that wide deuce court serve is a problem.

The goat is tired now you can see. Thank you Serena for your contribution to tennis sport, it will never be the same without you. God bless

Queen ❤️

She is 41 years old but better than the new once♥️

Look at women's tennis. They're all over the place. Osaka, Barty retired, Swiatek, Gauff, Halep and so many more just bouncing around left and right. This lady has been, without doubt, the best female player in the world for damn near 15+ years. You know how hard that is, given the fact the women are so inconsistent? It's remarkable how amazing she is at this sport. This is the highest level she has played at in a while. She must feel great right now.

Goat! Man. I can’t imagine what it will be like when roger retires soon.

Great Champ, congrats for the fighting spirit. I do not believe however that she can win a slam anymore. Wimbledon would be her best chance as she still has her powerful and precise service. On other surfaces you have to run much more…

🥺I'm so happy to see Serena on court!

I feel more comfortable watching Serena now she’s on the hard courts, since the danger of slipping isn’t there like it is on grass

Her kit is so good! Love the black & white

To play the way she did even when seeing how over it she is shows her true grit

Every match Serena Williams playing is like grandslam.. 🎾🎾 good game 🎯.l have a new win in 2022 to watch over n over again 🤭

Serena running reminds me of a video game when your fatigue starts raising and your character gets slower and slower. She's still got the hammer, and looks like her serving was very clutch. I'll be curious to see if she can build to hanging in consistent long rallies. The racquet talent is still there, obviously- as well as the determination.

She’s still got it!!!!

Serena tested the waters at Wimbledon, to see if she can still compete for majors. What that 1st rd loss at Wimbledon showed her is that with more match play and some good health she is still a contender. Against this field there is no reason for her to think otherwise there is no giants to be slayed. Women's tennis is very flawed and Serena knows that.

Incredible definitely the G.O.A.T

Admiro muito Serena,mas acredito que ela não passa da segunda rodada(mesmo querendo muito que ela bata a Muguruza)

It’s good to see Serena back playing. 😊❤️

serena is still using the smaller-frame blade right?? I feel like she needs to go back to bigger frame to get the pace going

Clearly Serena is not the same player now, but with physical issues, the extended time away, her questionable fitness, Serena just keeps tapping into a rich well of passion and desire for the sport she has played a monumental role in transforning. All these younger brats (not her opponent here), act as if we owe them something. No, they owe Serena!

Incredible Serena, welcome back. congratulations! I love the outfit

Right on! Serena played very well & her serve was on fire.🧡

Serena just needs to get fitter,her shots and mental strength haven't declined

A very special ❤️ 💖 person. Greatest EVER.

Go Serena!

Serena williams is an amazing lady in history of tennis 💙 👏 ❤ 🙌

She needs sascha back only person who made her move side to side in training

I'm so GLAD SHE WENT OUT ON A WIN!!!!

Excelente serena sigue asi

On a personal level I have never been a fan of Serena Williams, but I do have immense respect for her as one of the greatest of all time and there's no denying she has the heart of a champion. She gave her all in this match, as she always does, and kudos to her for that.

The Best

What a match from queen serena...bravo

If Serena would gradually lose 30 lbs, she still has enough in her to win 1 or even 2 more grand slams.

chills. that’s all i can say.

Ma ma mia goat nd great

I never was a fan but she sure was a ICON for the Womens Tennis. She really put USA Tennis on the Map. I don't see any American changing womens tennis anytime soon. I hope she changes her mind and keeps playing.

Serena looked fantastic! All around! Long Live the Queen! Never thought I would see that level of Tennis from her ever again. THIS is how she will go out, Guns a Blazing. And I get to watch. Hot Damn!

Right now Venus is moving better than Serena ---- and also fitter in shape! They're already the legends, and still eager to fight for the glory. I really admire them!

Legend

The Queen is Back.....

Awesome tennis game for Serena Williams ❤️🎉🎉🎁 👏🏽 👏🏽 so happy for her 🙏🏽 at that age

Her movement is great for a 40 year old. I pray she remains fit.

Great

The Life Legend

Her serve keeps her alive.