Serena Williams def. Sara Errani
6-1 6-2
Serena Williams defeated Sara Errani 6-1 6-2 in the 2012 US Open semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Serena Williams | Sara Errani |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 9 | 0 |
| First serve % | 65.0% | 82.0% |
| First serve points won % | 92.0% | 51.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 57.0% | 40.0% |
| Break points saved % | — | 60.0% |
| Break points converted % | 40.0% | — |
| Service points won % | 80.0% | 49.0% |
| Return points won % | 51.0% | 20.0% |
| Total points won % | 63.0% | 37.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Serena Williams | Sara Errani |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ITA |
| Birth date | Sep 26, 1981 | Apr 29, 1987 |
| Age | 30 | 25 |
| Height | 175 cm | 164 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 4 | 10 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 7,300 | 3,860 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,245 | 1,940 |
| Current career W-L | 837–172 | 387–304 |
| Current career earnings | $94,948,662 | $18,238,851 |
Path
Serena Williams's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ana Ivanovic | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 6, 2012 | QF |
| Andrea Sestini Hlavackova | 6-0 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 4, 2012 | R16 |
| Ekaterina Makarova | 6-4 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 2, 2012 | R32 |
| Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 30, 2012 | R64 |
| Coco Vandeweghe | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 29, 2012 | R128 |
Serena Williams's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Azarenka | 6-2 2-6 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 9, 2012 | F |
Sara Errani's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberta Vinci | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 6, 2012 | QF |
| Angelique Kerber | 7-6(5) 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 4, 2012 | R16 |
| Olga Puchkova | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 2, 2012 | R32 |
| Vera Dushevina | 6-0 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 30, 2012 | R64 |
| Garbiñe Muguruza | 6-3 6-7(6) 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 29, 2012 | R128 |