Serena Williams def. Sara Errani
4-6 6-2 6-0
Serena Williams defeated Sara Errani 4-6 6-2 6-0 in the 2009 Dubai Tennis Championships second round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Serena Williams | Sara Errani |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 9 | 1 |
| Double faults | 7 | 3 |
| First serve % | 57.0% | 61.0% |
| First serve points won % | 74.0% | 48.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 29.0% | 39.0% |
| Break points saved % | 56.0% | 43.0% |
| Break points converted % | 57.0% | 44.0% |
| Service points won % | 55.0% | 44.0% |
| Return points won % | 56.0% | 45.0% |
| Total points won % | 55.0% | 45.0% |
| Match Serve+ | -0.8 | -11.5 |
| Match Return+ | +11.5 | +0.8 |
* 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 | Sara Errani |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ITA |
| Birth date | Sep 26, 1981 | Apr 29, 1987 |
| Age | 27 | 21 |
| Height | 175 cm | 164 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 32 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 9,632 | 1,618 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,175 | 1,778 |
| Current career W-L | 837–172 | 387–304 |
| Current career earnings | $94,948,662 | $18,238,851 |
Path
Serena Williams's path
No prior matches in this tournament.
Serena Williams's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jie Zheng | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 19, 2009 | R16 |
Sara Errani's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yung Jan Chan | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 17, 2009 | R64 |