Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams played each other a total of 22 times on the WTA Tour with Serena leading their head to head 20-2.
The last time they played each other was in the first round of the 2019 US Open with Serena easily winning the match in straight sets 6-1, 6-1.
The first M.Sharapova vs S.Williams match was in the round of 16 at the 2004 Miami Open with Serena winning the match in two sets 6-4, 6-3.
Maria Sharapova vs Serena Williams
| Maria Sharapova | vs | Serena Williams |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Year born | 1987 |
| Russian | Nationality | American |
| Right handed | Plays | Right handed |
| Two handed backhand | Backhand | Two handed backhand |
| 2 | Matches won | 20 |
| 9% (2/22) | Winning Percentage | 91% (20/22) |
| 1 | Hard courts | 13 |
| 0 | Clay | 4 |
| 1 | Grass | 3 |
| 2 | Finals | 7 |
| 1 | Grand Slam Tournaments | 8 |
| 0 | WTA 1000 Tournaments | 6 |
| 1 | WTA Finals | 1 |
| 0 | Billie Jean King Cup | 0 |
Grand Slams
Serena Williams (or “SW) and Maria Sharapova (or “MS”) faced each other a total of nine times in grand slam tournaments with SW leading their grand slam H2H 8-1.
Their grand slam H2H record does not include a walkover Maria received against SW in the fourth round of the 2018 French Open.
| Year | Grand Slam | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | US Open | 1st Round | SW | 6-1, 6-1 |
| 2018 | Roland Garros | 4th Round | MS | Walkover |
| 2016 | Australian Open | Quarterfinals | SW | 6-4, 6-1 |
| 2015 | Wimbledon | Semifinals | SW | 6-2, 6-4 |
| 2015 | Australian Open | Final | SW | 6-3, 7-6 |
| 2013 | Roland Garros | Final | SW | 6-4, 6-4 |
| 2010 | Wimbledon | 4th Round | SW | 7-6, 6-4 |
| 2007 | Australian Open | Final | SW | 6-1, 6-2 |
| 2005 | Australian Open | Semifinals | SW | 2-6, 7-5, 8-6 |
| 2004 | Wimbledon | Final | MS | 6-1, 6-4 |
Head to Head by Court Surface
To date, they have played fourteen times on hard courts, four times on clay, and four times on grass.
Hard Courts
They have played each other a total of fourteen times on hard courts with Maria only winning one of their fourteen encounters at the 2004 WTA Finals.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | US Open | 1st Round | SW | 6-1, 6-1 |
| 2016 | Australian Open | Quarterfinals | SW | 6-4, 6-1 |
| 2015 | Australian Open | Final | SW | 6-3, 7-6 |
| 2014 | Miami | Semifinals | SW | 6-4, 6-3 |
| 2014 | Brisbane | Semifinals | SW | 6-2, 7-6 |
| 2013 | Miami | Final | SW | 4-6, 6-3, 6-0 |
| 2013 | Doha | Semifinals | SW | 6-3, 6-2 |
| 2012 | WTA Finals | Final | SW | 6-4, 6-3 |
| 2011 | Standford | Quarterfinals | SW | 6-1, 6-3 |
| 2007 | Miami | Round of 16 | SW | 6-1, 6-1 |
| 2007 | Australian Open | Final | SW | 6-1, 6-2 |
| 2005 | Australian Open | Semifinals | SW | 2-6, 7-5, 8-6 |
| 2004 | WTA Finals | Final | MS | 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 |
| 2004 | Miami | Round of 16 | SW | 6-4, 6-3 |
Clay Courts
They have played each other four times on clay with SW winning all four of their clay court matches.
Their clay court record does not include a walkover MS received against SW at the 2018 French Open.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Roland Garros | 4th Round | MS | Walkover |
| 2013 | Roland Garros | Final | SW | 6-4, 6-4 |
| 2013 | Madrid | Final | SW | 6-1, 6-4 |
| 2012 | Madrid | Quarterfinals | SW | 6-1, 6-3 |
| 2008 | Charleston | Quarterfinals | SW | 7-5, 4-6, 6-1 |
Grass Courts
SW leads their head to head on grass 3-1 with Maria’s only win coming in the women’s singles final of the 2004 Wimbledon Championships, which was also their first meeting on grass.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Wimbledon | Semifinals | SW | 6-2, 6-4 |
| 2012 | London Olympics | Final | SW | 6-0, 6-1 |
| 2010 | Wimbledon | 4th Round | SW | 7-6, 6-4 |
| 2004 | Wimbledon | Final | MS | 6-1, 6-4 |
Below are match highlights from their first grand slam final meeting at the 2004 Wimbledon Championships.
Matches Played per Year
Below is a summary of the matches they played on tour with their first match being played in 2004 (Miami) and their last match being in 2019 (New York).
| Year | Matches | Sharapova Wins | Williams Wins | H2H |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2-1 |
| 2005 | 1 | – | 1 | 2-2 |
| 2006 | – | – | – | 2-2 |
| 2007 | 2 | – | 2 | 2-4 |
| 2008 | 1 | – | 1 | 2-5 |
| 2009 | – | – | – | 2-5 |
| 2010 | 1 | – | 1 | 2-6 |
| 2011 | 1 | – | 1 | 2-7 |
| 2012 | 3 | – | 3 | 2-10 |
| 2013 | 4 | – | 4 | 2-14 |
| 2014 | 2 | – | 2 | 2-16 |
| 2015 | 2 | – | 2 | 2-18 |
| 2016 | 1 | – | 1 | 2-19 |
| 2017 | – | – | – | 2-19 |
| 2018 | – | – | – | 2-19 |
| 2019 | 1 | – | 1 | 2-20 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times did Sharapova defeat Serena?
Maria beat SW twice in her career (2004 Wimbledon and 2004 WTA Finals).
How many times did Serena and Sharapova play each other?
They played each other a total of 22 times on the WTA Tour.
When did Sharapova and Serena first play each other?
Their first match was in Miami in 2004, with SW winning the match in straight sets 6-4, 6-3.
Are Serena and Maria Sharapova friends?
They would not be considered close friends on or off court.