Maria Sharapova vs Steffi Graf
Maria Sharapova vs Steffi Graf: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Maria Sharapova and Steffi Graf?
Sharapova has often been compared to Graf, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Sharapova has a 6-4 head-to-head record against Graf, 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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Steffi Graf
Key numbers
- Career win-loss record900-115
- Career titles107
- Major titles22
- Weeks as world No. 1377
- Year-end No. 18
Top honours
- Major titles22
- Championships107
- Records377 weeks as world No. 1
- Individual awardsNamed the greatest female tennis player of the 20th century by the Associated Press
- Olympic gold medal1988