Naomi Osaka def. Serena Williams
6-2 6-4
Naomi Osaka defeated Serena Williams 6-2 6-4 in the 2018 US Open final on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Naomi Osaka | Serena Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 6 | 3 |
| Double faults | 1 | 6 |
| First serve % | 73.0% | 55.0% |
| First serve points won % | 72.0% | 63.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 40.0% | 44.0% |
| Break points saved % | 83.0% | 20.0% |
| Break points converted % | 80.0% | 17.0% |
| Service points won % | 64.0% | 55.0% |
| Return points won % | 45.0% | 36.0% |
| Total points won % | 55.0% | 45.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +6.9 | -2.2 |
| Match Return+ | +2.2 | -6.9 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the WTA 2018 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Player Comparison
| Field | Naomi Osaka | Serena Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Country | JPN | USA |
| Birth date | Oct 16, 1997 | Sep 26, 1981 |
| Age | 20 | 36 |
| Height | 180 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 19 | 26 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,245 | 1,676 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,895 | 2,137 |
| Current career W-L | 251–136 | 837–172 |
| Current career earnings | $26,612,806 | $94,948,662 |
Path
Naomi Osaka's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Keys | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 8, 2018 | SF |
| Lesia Tsurenko | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 6, 2018 | QF |
| Aryna Sabalenka | 6-3 2-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 4, 2018 | R16 |
| Aliaksandra Sasnovich | 6-0 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 2, 2018 | R32 |
| Julia Glushko | 6-2 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 30, 2018 | R64 |
| Laura Siegemund | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 29, 2018 | R128 |
Naomi Osaka's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Serena Williams's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anastasija Sevastova | 6-3 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 8, 2018 | SF |
| Karolina Pliskova | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 6, 2018 | QF |
| Kaia Kanepi | 6-0 4-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 4, 2018 | R16 |
| Venus Williams | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 2, 2018 | R32 |
| Carina Witthoeft | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 30, 2018 | R64 |
| Magda Linette | 6-4 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 29, 2018 | R128 |