Maria Sharapova vs Serena Williams H2H Stats

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.

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Maria Sharapova vs Serena Williams

Maria SharapovavsSerena Williams
1981Year born1987
RussianNationalityAmerican
Right handedPlaysRight handed
Two handed backhandBackhandTwo handed backhand
2Matches won20
9% (2/22)Winning Percentage91% (20/22)
1Hard courts13
0Clay4
1Grass3
2Finals7
1Grand Slam Tournaments8
0WTA 1000 Tournaments6
1WTA Finals1
0Billie Jean King Cup0

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.

YearGrand SlamRoundWinnerMatch Score
2019US Open1st RoundSW6-1, 6-1
2018Roland Garros4th RoundMSWalkover
2016Australian OpenQuarterfinalsSW6-4, 6-1
2015WimbledonSemifinalsSW6-2, 6-4
2015Australian OpenFinalSW6-3, 7-6
2013Roland GarrosFinalSW6-4, 6-4
2010Wimbledon4th RoundSW7-6, 6-4
2007Australian OpenFinalSW6-1, 6-2
2005Australian OpenSemifinalsSW2-6, 7-5, 8-6
2004WimbledonFinalMS6-1, 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.

YearTournamentRoundWinnerMatch Score
2019US Open1st RoundSW6-1, 6-1
2016Australian OpenQuarterfinalsSW6-4, 6-1
2015Australian OpenFinalSW6-3, 7-6
2014MiamiSemifinalsSW6-4, 6-3
2014BrisbaneSemifinalsSW6-2, 7-6
2013MiamiFinalSW4-6, 6-3, 6-0
2013DohaSemifinalsSW6-3, 6-2
2012WTA FinalsFinalSW6-4, 6-3
2011StandfordQuarterfinalsSW6-1, 6-3
2007MiamiRound of 16SW6-1, 6-1
2007Australian OpenFinalSW6-1, 6-2
2005Australian OpenSemifinalsSW2-6, 7-5, 8-6
2004WTA FinalsFinalMS4-6, 6-2, 6-4
2004MiamiRound of 16SW6-4, 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.

YearTournamentRoundWinnerMatch Score
2018Roland Garros4th RoundMSWalkover
2013Roland GarrosFinalSW6-4, 6-4
2013MadridFinalSW6-1, 6-4
2012MadridQuarterfinalsSW6-1, 6-3
2008CharlestonQuarterfinalsSW7-5, 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.

YearTournamentRoundWinnerMatch Score
2015WimbledonSemifinalsSW6-2, 6-4
2012London OlympicsFinalSW6-0, 6-1
2010Wimbledon4th RoundSW7-6, 6-4
2004WimbledonFinalMS6-1, 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).

YearMatchesSharapova WinsWilliams WinsH2H
20043212-1
2005112-2
20062-2
2007222-4
2008112-5
20092-5
2010112-6
2011112-7
2012332-10
2013442-14
2014222-16
2015222-18
2016112-19
20172-19
20182-19
2019112-20

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.