Maria Sharapova def. Ana Ivanovic
7-5 6-3
Maria Sharapova defeated Ana Ivanovic 7-5 6-3 in the 2008 Australian Open final on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Maria Sharapova | Ana Ivanovic |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 1 | 3 |
| Double faults | 3 | 4 |
| First serve % | 54.0% | 60.0% |
| First serve points won % | 89.0% | 62.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 70.0% | 50.0% |
| Break points saved % | 50.0% | 56.0% |
| Break points converted % | 44.0% | 50.0% |
| Service points won % | 80.0% | 57.0% |
| Return points won % | 43.0% | 20.0% |
| Total points won % | 58.0% | 42.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Maria Sharapova | Ana Ivanovic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | RUS | SRB |
| Birth date | Apr 19, 1987 | Nov 6, 1987 |
| Age | 20 | 20 |
| Height | 188 cm | 184 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 5 | 3 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,956 | 3,516 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,206 | 2,087 |
| Current career W-L | 601–175 | 421–216 |
| Current career earnings | $38,777,962 | $15,510,787 |
Path
Maria Sharapova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jelena Jankovic | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 26, 2008 | SF |
| Justine Henin | 6-4 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 24, 2008 | QF |
| Elena Dementieva | 6-2 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 22, 2008 | R16 |
| Elena Vesnina | 6-3 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 20, 2008 | R32 |
| Lindsay Davenport | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 17, 2008 | R64 |
| Jelena Kostanic Tosic | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 16, 2008 | R128 |
Maria Sharapova's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Ana Ivanovic's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniela Hantuchova | 0-6 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 26, 2008 | SF |
| Venus Williams | 7-6(3) 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 24, 2008 | QF |
| Caroline Wozniacki | 6-1 7-6(2) | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 22, 2008 | R16 |
| Katarina Srebotnik | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 20, 2008 | R32 |
| Tathiana Garbin | 6-0 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 17, 2008 | R64 |
| Sorana Cirstea | 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 16, 2008 | R128 |