Serena Williams def. Nadia Petrova
6-2 4-1 (ret.)
The match ended when Nadia Petrova retired.
Serena Williams defeated Nadia Petrova 6-2 4-1 RET after Nadia Petrova retired in the 2004 China Open quarterfinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Serena Williams | Nadia Petrova |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | RUS |
| Birth date | Sep 26, 1981 | Jun 8, 1982 |
| Age | 22 | 22 |
| Height | 175 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 10 | 13 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,273 | 2,097 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,254 | 1,843 |
| Current career W-L | 837–172 | 444–278 |
| Current career earnings | $94,948,662 | $12,466,924 |
Path
Serena Williams's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinara Safina | 6-4 3-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 24, 2004 | R16 |
Serena Williams's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vera Zvonareva | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 25, 2004 | SF |
Nadia Petrova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanda Mamic | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 24, 2004 | R16 |
| Jie Zheng | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 23, 2004 | R32 |