Venus Williams def. Samantha Stosur
6-2 6-3
Venus Williams defeated Samantha Stosur 6-2 6-3 in the 2008 US Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Venus Williams | Samantha Stosur |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 1 | 1 |
| Double faults | 3 | 3 |
| First serve % | 50.0% | 51.0% |
| First serve points won % | 80.0% | 61.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 48.0% | 33.0% |
| Break points saved % | 67.0% | 65.0% |
| Break points converted % | 35.0% | 33.0% |
| Service points won % | 64.0% | 47.0% |
| Return points won % | 53.0% | 36.0% |
| Total points won % | 57.0% | 43.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Venus Williams | Samantha Stosur |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Jun 17, 1980 | Mar 30, 1984 |
| Age | 28 | 24 |
| Height | 185 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 8 | 72 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,586 | 463 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,033 | 1,767 |
| Current career W-L | 782–299 | 459–345 |
| Current career earnings | $43,194,440 | $20,070,126 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.