Silvia Farina Elia def. Serena Williams
5-7 7-6(7) (ret.)
The match ended when Serena Williams retired.
Silvia Farina Elia defeated Serena Williams 5-7 7-6(7) RET after Serena Williams retired in the 2005 Amelia Island quarterfinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Silvia Farina Elia | Serena Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ITA | USA |
| Birth date | Apr 27, 1972 | Sep 26, 1981 |
| Age | 32 | 23 |
| Height | 172 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 24 | 4 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,137 | 4,223 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,808 | 2,230 |
| Current career W-L | 369–312 | 837–172 |
| Current career earnings | $3,688,252 | $94,948,662 |
Path
Silvia Farina Elia's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patty Schnyder | 4-6 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 8, 2005 | R16 |
| Anabel Medina Garrigues | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 7, 2005 | R32 |
| Tathiana Garbin | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 6, 2005 | R64 |
Silvia Farina Elia's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginie Razzano | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 9, 2005 | SF |
Serena Williams's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Pierce | 7-6(5) 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 8, 2005 | R16 |
| Dally Randriantefy | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 7, 2005 | R32 |