Venus Williams defeated Serena Williams 6-1 2-6 7-6(3) in the 2009 Dubai Tennis Championships semifinal on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Venus Williams | Serena Williams |
| Aces | 8 | 7 |
| Double faults | 4 | 7 |
| First serve % | 54 | 55 |
| First serve points won % | 78 | 71 |
| Second serve points won % | 54 | 39 |
| Break points saved % | 50 | 60 |
| Break points converted % | 40 | 50 |
| Service points won % | 67 | 57 |
| Return points won % | 43 | 33 |
| Total points won % | 53 | 47 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Venus Williams | Serena Williams |
| Country |
USA
|
USA
|
| Birth date | Jun 17, 1980 | Sep 26, 1981 |
| Age | 28 | 27 |
| Height | 185 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 6 | 1 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 6,144 | 9,632 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,131 | 2,189 |
| Current career W-L | 782–299 | 837–172 |
| Current career earnings | $43,194,440 | $94,948,662 |
Path
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