Venus Williams def. Zi Yan
6-2 7-5
Venus Williams defeated Zi Yan 6-2 7-5 in the 2008 Australian Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Venus Williams | Zi Yan |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 7 | 0 |
| Double faults | 7 | 3 |
| First serve % | 69 | 60 |
| First serve points won % | 70 | 54 |
| Second serve points won % | 53 | 44 |
| Break points saved % | 60 | 38 |
| Break points converted % | 62 | 40 |
| Service points won % | 65 | 50 |
| Return points won % | 50 | 35 |
| Total points won % | 57 | 43 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Venus Williams | Zi Yan |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | HKG |
| Birth date | Jun 17, 1980 | Nov 12, 1984 |
| Age | 27 | 23 |
| Height | 185 cm | 171 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 8 | 61 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,470 | 499 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,059 | 1,532 |
| Current career W-L | 782–299 | 34–58 |
| Current career earnings | $43,194,440 | $1,977,871 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.