Francesca Schiavone def. Serena Williams
6-4 0-0 (ret.)
The match ended when Serena Williams retired.
Francesca Schiavone defeated Serena Williams 6-4 0-0 RET after Serena Williams retired in the 2009 Madrid Open first round on clay courts on May 11, 2009.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Francesca Schiavone | Serena Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 2 | 1 |
| Double faults | 0 | 2 |
| First serve % | 62.0% | 59.0% |
| First serve points won % | 78.0% | 74.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 64.0% | 54.0% |
| Break points saved % | 100.0% | 50.0% |
| Break points converted % | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Service points won % | 72.0% | 66.0% |
| Return points won % | 34.0% | 28.0% |
| Total points won % | 52.0% | 48.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Francesca Schiavone | Serena Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ITA | USA |
| Birth date | Jun 23, 1980 | Sep 26, 1981 |
| Age | 28 | 27 |
| Height | 166 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 45 | 2 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,346 | 8,053 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,714 | 2,114 |
| Current career W-L | 445–370 | 837–172 |
| Current career earnings | $11,324,245 | $94,948,662 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.