Jelena Jankovic def. Serena Williams
6-0 4-3 (ret.)
The match ended when Serena Williams retired.
Jelena Jankovic defeated Serena Williams 6-0 4-3 RET after Serena Williams retired in the 2005 Dubai Tennis Championships semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Jelena Jankovic | Serena Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SRB | USA |
| Birth date | Feb 28, 1985 | Sep 26, 1981 |
| Age | 20 | 23 |
| Height | 177 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 28 | 4 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,028 | 4,389 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,763 | 2,277 |
| Current career W-L | 552–337 | 837–172 |
| Current career earnings | $19,089,259 | $94,948,662 |
Path
Jelena Jankovic's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sania Mirza | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 5, 2005 | QF |
| Silvia Farina Elia | 4-6 7-5 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 4, 2005 | R16 |
| Paola Suarez | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 3, 2005 | R32 |
Jelena Jankovic's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay Davenport | 4-6 6-3 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Mar 6, 2005 | F |
Serena Williams's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniela Hantuchova | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 5, 2005 | QF |
| Elena Bovina | 1-6 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 4, 2005 | R16 |