Serena Williams def. Samantha Stosur
6-3 6-7(4) 7-5
Serena Williams defeated Samantha Stosur 6-3 6-7(4) 7-5 in the 2009 Sydney International round of 32 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Serena Williams | Samantha Stosur |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 9 | 7 |
| Double faults | 7 | 8 |
| First serve % | 62.0% | 50.0% |
| First serve points won % | 72.0% | 61.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 36.0% | 44.0% |
| Break points saved % | 67.0% | 42.0% |
| Break points converted % | 58.0% | 33.0% |
| Service points won % | 59.0% | 53.0% |
| Return points won % | 47.0% | 41.0% |
| Total points won % | 53.0% | 47.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +2.7 | -3.0 |
| Match Return+ | +3.0 | -2.7 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the WTA 2009 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Player Comparison
| Field | Serena Williams | Samantha Stosur |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Sep 26, 1981 | Mar 30, 1984 |
| Age | 27 | 24 |
| Height | 175 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 2 | 46 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 7,732 | 1,188 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,126 | 1,748 |
| Current career W-L | 837–172 | 459–345 |
| Current career earnings | $94,948,662 | $20,070,126 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.