Justine Henin and Serena Williams played each other fourteen times on the WTA Tour, with Serena leading their H2H 8-6.
The first Henin Williams H2H was in the 4th round of the 2001 US Open, where Serena defeated Justine in straight sets (7-5, 6-0).
Their last match on tour was in the final of the 2010 Australian Open, with Serena winning in three sets 6-4, 3-6, 6-2.
Henin Williams H2H Stats
| J.Henin | vs | S.Williams |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | H2H | 8 |
| 42% | Winning % | 58% |
| 0 | Retirements | 0 |
| 14 | Sets | 20 |
| 146 | Games | 164 |
| 2 | Tiebreaks | 2 |
Justine Henin Wins (6)
Justine defeated Serena six times on tour, with her first win coming in the final of the Berlin Open in 2002 and her last win coming in the quarterfinals of the US Open in 2007.
Justine is one of a small number of players to have beaten Williams on each of the three main court surfaces (Hard, Clay, and Grass).
| Year | Tournament | Tour Level | Round | Surface | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | US Open | GS | Quarterfinals | Hard | 7-6, 6-1 |
| 2007 | Wimbledon | GS | Quarterfinal | Grass | 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 |
| 2007 | Roland Garros | GS | Quarterfinals | Clay | 6-4, 6-3 |
| 2003 | Roland Garros | GS | Semifinals | Clay | 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 |
| 2003 | Charleston | Tier I | Final | Clay | 6-3, 6-4 |
| 2002 | Berlin | Tier I | Final | Clay | 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 |
Serena Williams Wins (8)
Serena defeated Justine eight times on tour, with her first win coming in the fourth round of the US Open in 2021, and her last win coming in the final of the 2010 Australian Open in Melbourne.
| Year | Tournament | Tour Level | Round | Surface | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Australian Open | GS | Final | Hard | 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 |
| 2008 | Miami | Tier I | Quarterfinals | Hard | 6-2, 6-0 |
| 2007 | Miami | Tier I | Final | Hard | 0-6, 7-5, 6-3 |
| 2003 | Wimbledon | GS | Semifinals | Grass | 6-3, 6-2 |
| 2002 | Leipzig | Tier II | Semifinals | Hard | 6-4, 6-2 |
| 2002 | Rome | Tier I | Final | Clay | 7-6, 6-4 |
| 2001 | WTA Finals | Finals | Quarterfinals | Carpet | 6-3, 7-6 |
| 2001 | US Open | GS | Round of 16 | Hard | 7-5, 6-0 |
NB: GS=Grand Slam
Below are match highlights from their last match on tour was in the 2010 Australian Open final.
Matches by Year
Their first meeting was in 2001 (New York) and in total, they faced each other 14 times on the WTA Tour, with their last meeting coming in 2010 (Melbourne).
| Year | Matches | J.Henin | S.Williams | Head to Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0-2 |
| 2002 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1-4 |
| 2003 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3-5 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-5 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-5 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-5 |
| 2007 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6-6 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6-7 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6-7 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6-8 |
Matches by Court Surface
Six of their matches were on hard courts, five were on clay, two on grass, and one on indoor carpet courts, with Williams leading their H2H on hard courts and carpet, and Justine leading their H2H on clay.
| Court Surface | Matches | J.Henin | S.Williams | Head to Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hard | 6 | 1 | 5 | 1-5 |
| Clay | 5 | 4 | 1 | 4-1 |
| Grass | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1-1 |
| Carpet | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 |
Matches by Tour Level
Justine leads their H2H in grand slam tournaments 4-3, while Serena leads their H2H in Tier I/II tournaments and at the WTA Finals.
| Tour Level | Matches | J.Henin | S.Williams | H2H |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier I | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2-3 |
| Tier II | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 |
| WTA Finals | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 |
| Grand Slam | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4-3 |
| Olympics | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 |
| Fed Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 |
Comparison of Career Achievements
| S.Williams | v | J.Henin |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | WTA Titles | 43 |
| 23 | Grand Slam Titles | 7 |
| 1 | Highest Ranking | 1 |
FAQ
How many times did Henin play Serena?
They played 14 times on the WTA Tour, with Serena leading their H2H 8-6.
How many times did Henin beat Serena?
Justine Henin won six times (2002 Berlin, 2003 Charleston, 2003/2007 Roland Garros, 2007 Wimbledon, and 2007 US Open).
Who won more grand slam singles titles?
Serena won 23 grand slam singles titles, while Justine won 7.