While Steffi was active on the tour, it was rare to get interviews of her or vidoes of her off court activities as TV/internet was not widely available or popular. Thanks to YOUTUBE and some true hard core fans of Steffi, able to watch all of them. Her favourite shots have been discussed and played multiple times, be it on TV or on the internet, but how about some non-tennis related vidoes. Here are some of my favourite videos of her (not in any particular order) and scenes that stood out for me in particular:
Not sure how many times I watched this interview just for one special moment, the interviewer asking Steffi if Andre was OK, Steffi somehow looks at Andre in anticipation even while the interviewer was questioning and laughing out loud when Andre says "marginal", for one moment she even forgets that she is in front of the camera and lets the world see the real Stefanie. Andre for sure can make her feel at ease even in front of the camera. The best Mr.and Mrs. Agassi interview that I have seen.
In this shooting for WWF calendar (guessing it is towards the end of 98 as the calendar was for the year 99), Steffi looks stunningly beautiful and graceful in all the shots and even then, does not overpower the animals or the theme of the shoot. She does have a way with animals for sure. Wonder if Andre ever watched this video.
Just watch closely while Steffi is doing the Bungee Jumping, she tries to pull her shirt down on her way up. Just cute. A refreshing change from today's world where camera angles are being adjusted so that players are not shown inappropriately while playing on court.
Just watch the 4 min mark, the pure, unrestrained happiness on her face is a treasure to watch. Who knew a bald, divorced, emotional Las Vegan could bring in so much happiness that money, name/fame and titles never did.
Wondering what the response from Serena would have been if she was stopped by a police officer for speeding (which seemed to have happened this past week as per her tweets)!!! I might be wrong and she might be completely normal unless it is a chair umpire in a police uniform.
Loved the particular part where she was asked to do lift her hands up and she just starts laughing. Did she really believe that a few sips of Champagne (if it was it in the first place) would get her into trouble as she was the one who confesses to the officer about the drink?
Not sure how many times I watched this interview just for one special moment, the interviewer asking Steffi if Andre was OK, Steffi somehow looks at Andre in anticipation even while the interviewer was questioning and laughing out loud when Andre says "marginal", for one moment she even forgets that she is in front of the camera and lets the world see the real Stefanie. Andre for sure can make her feel at ease even in front of the camera. The best Mr.and Mrs. Agassi interview that I have seen.
In this shooting for WWF calendar (guessing it is towards the end of 98 as the calendar was for the year 99), Steffi looks stunningly beautiful and graceful in all the shots and even then, does not overpower the animals or the theme of the shoot. She does have a way with animals for sure. Wonder if Andre ever watched this video.
Just watch closely while Steffi is doing the Bungee Jumping, she tries to pull her shirt down on her way up. Just cute. A refreshing change from today's world where camera angles are being adjusted so that players are not shown inappropriately while playing on court.
Just watch the 4 min mark, the pure, unrestrained happiness on her face is a treasure to watch. Who knew a bald, divorced, emotional Las Vegan could bring in so much happiness that money, name/fame and titles never did.
Wondering what the response from Serena would have been if she was stopped by a police officer for speeding (which seemed to have happened this past week as per her tweets)!!! I might be wrong and she might be completely normal unless it is a chair umpire in a police uniform.
Loved the particular part where she was asked to do lift her hands up and she just starts laughing. Did she really believe that a few sips of Champagne (if it was it in the first place) would get her into trouble as she was the one who confesses to the officer about the drink?
Will try to catch up on a few more next time.
