Maria Sharapova vs Serena Williams
Maria Sharapova vs Serena Williams: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams?
Sharapova and Williams have had a long and intense rivalry, with several high-profile matches between the two. Sharapova has a 19-19 head-to-head record against Williams, but has struggled to beat her in major finals.
Maria Sharapova
Key numbers
- Career win-loss record645-171
- Career titles36
- Grand Slam singles titles5
- Olympic medals1 silver
- WTA Tour Championships titles1
Top honours
- Grand Slam singles titles5 (2004 Wimbledon, 2006 US Open, 2008 Australian Open, 2012 French Open, 2014 French Open)
- Olympic silver medal2012
- WTA Tour Championships2004
- Fed Cup2008
- WTA Player of the Year2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012
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Serena Williams
Key numbers
- Grand Slam singles titles23
- Olympic gold medals4
- WTA Tour titles73
- WTA Finals titles4
- Year-end number one5
Top honours
- Grand Slam singles titles23
- Olympic gold medals4
- WTA Tour titles73
- WTA Finals titles4
- Year-end number one5