Serena Williams def. Michelle Larcher De Brito
4-6 6-3 6-2
Serena Williams defeated Michelle Larcher De Brito 4-6 6-3 6-2 in the 2008 Stanford round of 16 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Serena Williams | Michelle Larcher De Brito |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 14 | 1 |
| Double faults | 1 | 6 |
| First serve % | 64.0% | 59.0% |
| First serve points won % | 64.0% | 48.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 38.0% | 43.0% |
| Break points saved % | 44.0% | 20.0% |
| Break points converted % | 80.0% | 56.0% |
| Service points won % | 55.0% | 46.0% |
| Return points won % | 54.0% | 45.0% |
| Total points won % | 54.0% | 46.0% |
| Match Serve+ | -1.1 | -9.5 |
| Match Return+ | +9.5 | +1.1 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the WTA 2008 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Player Comparison
| Field | Serena Williams | Michelle Larcher De Brito |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | POR |
| Birth date | Sep 26, 1981 | Jan 29, 1993 |
| Age | 26 | 15 |
| Height | 175 cm | 165 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 5 | 226 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3,126 | 127 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,149 | 1,571 |
| Current career W-L | 837–172 | 30–42 |
| Current career earnings | $94,948,662 | $924,144 |
Path
Serena Williams's path
No prior matches in this tournament.
Serena Williams's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patty Schnyder | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 19, 2008 | QF |
Michelle Larcher De Brito's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gisela Dulko | 7-5 7-6(1) | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 17, 2008 | R32 |