Serena Williams def. Ashley Harkleroad
6-2 6-1
Serena Williams defeated Ashley Harkleroad 6-2 6-1 in the 2008 Roland Garros first round on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Serena Williams | Ashley Harkleroad |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 10 | 0 |
| Double faults | 3 | 5 |
| First serve % | 57.0% | 59.0% |
| First serve points won % | 76.0% | 50.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 46.0% | 32.0% |
| Break points saved % | 86.0% | 50.0% |
| Break points converted % | 50.0% | 14.0% |
| Service points won % | 63.0% | 43.0% |
| Return points won % | 57.0% | 37.0% |
| Total points won % | 61.0% | 39.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Serena Williams | Ashley Harkleroad |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Sep 26, 1981 | May 2, 1985 |
| Age | 26 | 23 |
| Height | 175 cm | 165 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 5 | 61 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,836 | 495 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,177 | 1,605 |
| Current career W-L | 837–172 | 51–79 |
| Current career earnings | $94,948,662 | $1,022,094 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.