Serena Williams defeated Ashley Harkleroad 6-3 6-2 in the 2006 Los Angeles round of 32 on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Serena Williams | Ashley Harkleroad |
| Aces | 7 | 0 |
| Double faults | 1 | 5 |
| First serve % | 62 | 70 |
| First serve points won % | 77 | 50 |
| Second serve points won % | 42 | 29 |
| Break points saved % | 50 | 58 |
| Break points converted % | 42 | 50 |
| Service points won % | 64 | 44 |
| Return points won % | 56 | 36 |
| Total points won % | 60 | 40 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Serena Williams | Ashley Harkleroad |
| Country |
USA
|
USA
|
| Birth date | Sep 26, 1981 | May 2, 1985 |
| Age | 24 | 21 |
| Height | 175 cm | 165 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 110 | 102 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 256 | 264 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,070 | 1,564 |
| Current career W-L | 837–172 | 51–79 |
| Current career earnings | $94,948,662 | $1,022,094 |
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