Venus Williams def. Tsvetana Pironkova
6-1 6-3
Venus Williams defeated Tsvetana Pironkova 6-1 6-3 in the 2005 Istanbul semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Venus Williams | Tsvetana Pironkova |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | BUL |
| Birth date | Jun 17, 1980 | Sep 13, 1987 |
| Age | 24 | 17 |
| Height | 185 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 13 | 220 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,772 | 139 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,058 | 1,559 |
| Current career W-L | 782–299 | 172–226 |
| Current career earnings | $43,194,440 | $5,321,439 |
Path
Venus Williams's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Chakvetadze | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | May 21, 2005 | QF |
| Marta Marrero | 6-0 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | May 20, 2005 | R16 |
Venus Williams's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Vaidisova | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | May 22, 2005 | F |
Tsvetana Pironkova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shahar Peer | 6-3 7-6(4) | W | H2H | Match data | May 21, 2005 | QF |
| Yuliana Fedak | 3-6 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | May 20, 2005 | R16 |
| Meghann Shaughnessy | 6-3 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | May 19, 2005 | R32 |