The first and only Serena Williams vs Emma Raducanu match was in the 1st round of the Cincinnati Tennis Open with the match being played on the 17th of August 2022.
Emma Raducanu won the match in straight sets 6-4, 6-0 to take a 1-0 lead in their H2H.

Emma Raducanu vs Serena Williams H2H Stats
S.Williams | vs | E.Raducanu |
---|---|---|
1981 | Year born | 2002 |
American | Nationality | British |
23 | Grand Slam Titles (Singles) | 1 |
73 | WTA Titles (Singles) | 1 |
1 | Highest WTA Ranking | 10 |
0 | Matches won | 0 |
0% (0/1) | Winning Percentage | 100% (1/1) |
0 | Hard courts | 1 |
0 | Clay | 0 |
0 | Grass | 0 |
0 | Finals | 0 |
0 | Grand Slam Tournaments | 0 |
0 | Billie Jean King Cup | 0 |
Grand Slams
Serena and Emma never faced each other in a grand slam tournament.
Head to Head by Court Surface
Their first and only encounter was played on outdoor hard courts at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio.
Head to Head on Hard Courts
They played for the first time on hard courts at the Cincinnati Tennis Open in 2022, with Emma winning their first round match in straight sets (6-4, 6-0).
Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
---|---|---|---|---|
2022 | Cincinnati | 1st Round | E.Raducanu | 6-4, 6-0 |
Clay Courts
They never faced each other in a clay court tournament.
Grass Courts
They never faced each other in a grass court tournament.
Matches Played per Year
Their first match the 1st round of Cincinnati Open in 2022 also turned out to be the last they played on the WTA Tour, As Serena announced her retirement at the 2022 US Open.
Year | Matches | Williams Wins | Raducanu Wins | H2H |
---|---|---|---|---|
2022 | 1 | – | 1 | 0-1 |
2022 Cincinnati Open Match Highlights
Below are video highlights from their 1st round match in Cincinnati.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times have they played each other?
They played each other once, which was in the first round of the Cincinnati Open in 2022.
Was their match in Cincinnati postponed?
Yes, their match was meant to be played on the 16th of August 2022 but it was postponed until Tuesday, the 17th of August 2022.