Kim Clijsters def. Serena Williams
6-4 7-5
Kim Clijsters defeated Serena Williams 6-4 7-5 in the 2009 US Open semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Kim Clijsters | Serena Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 4 | 7 |
| Double faults | 2 | 4 |
| First serve % | 69.0% | 55.0% |
| First serve points won % | 62.0% | 71.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 72.0% | 32.0% |
| Break points saved % | 50.0% | 64.0% |
| Break points converted % | 36.0% | 50.0% |
| Service points won % | 66.0% | 54.0% |
| Return points won % | 46.0% | 34.0% |
| Total points won % | 55.0% | 45.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Kim Clijsters | Serena Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Country | BEL | USA |
| Birth date | Jun 8, 1983 | Sep 26, 1981 |
| Age | 26 | 27 |
| Height | 174 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | 2 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | 8,907 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,145 | 2,100 |
| Current career W-L | 466–128 | 837–172 |
| Current career earnings | $24,545,194 | $94,948,662 |
Path
Kim Clijsters's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Na Li | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 10, 2009 | QF |
| Venus Williams | 6-0 0-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 8, 2009 | R16 |
| Kirsten Flipkens | 6-0 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 6, 2009 | R32 |
| Marion Bartoli | 5-7 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 3, 2009 | R64 |
| Viktoriya Kutuzova | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 2, 2009 | R128 |
Kim Clijsters's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Wozniacki | 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 13, 2009 | F |
Serena Williams's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flavia Pennetta | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 10, 2009 | QF |
| Daniela Hantuchova | 6-2 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 8, 2009 | R16 |
| Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez | 6-3 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 6, 2009 | R32 |
| Melinda Czink | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 3, 2009 | R64 |
| Alexa Glatch | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 2, 2009 | R128 |