Players
Serena Williams
Country:
United States of America
Birth Date:
26 September 1981
Birth Place:
Saginaw, MI, USA
Residence:
Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA
Height:
1.75 metres
Weight:
68.2 kilos
Plays:
Right
Singles Ranking: 2
Doubles Ranking: 24
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News
Crystal ball: the women
With the Australian summer of tennis nearing a close, Darren Saligari offers his thoughts on the likely stories to emerge in women’s tennis for the rest of 2013.Read full article >
Rattled Serena laments tough fortnight
A smashed racquet, a back injury and a three-set loss were the final scenes of Serena Williams’ “worst ever two weeks” at a Grand Slam tournament.Read full article >
Sloane stuns Serena
Up-and-coming American Sloane Stephens shocks Serena Williams out of the women's quarterfinal in three sets on Rod Laver Arena, 3-6 7-5 6-4.Read full article >
Day 10 Preview: Jo looking to move Mt Fed
Jo Wilfried Tsonga aims to bring out the beautiful shots and the winning points in order to move mountains in today's quarterfinal against Roger Federer.Read full article >
Williams v Stephens: when stars collide
An American star of the present faces a rising star of the future as two generations clash for a place in the women’s singles semifinals on Wednesday.Read full article >
Serena muscles through
With a 6-2 6-0 walloping of Maria Kirilenko in less than an hour on Monday night, Serena Williams won her 20th straight match – and shows no sign of stopping there.Read full article >
Preview: Serena v Kirilenko
Twelve months ago, Serena Williams lost to a Russian in the fourth round at Melbourne Park. On Monday, Maria Kirilenko will be hoping history can repeat itself.Read full article >
Serena’s double focus
With sister Venus, Serena Williams has won 13 Grand Slam doubles titles – and values them as much as her singles trophies.Read full article >
Serena serves it up
Roaring through the first set 6-1, and then producing a virtual bagel to recover from a 0-3 deficit in the second, Serena Williams has ambled through 6-1 6-3 in an hour and six minutes against Ayumi Morita.Read full article >
Day 6 preview: Lying in wait
Tonight Swiss maestro Roger Federer takes on a young man who believes he has served his apprenticeship - exciting Australian contender Bernard Tomic - for a place in the fourth round.Read full article >
Williams doubles up
After winning her second round singles match on a scorching day in Melbourne, Serena Williams successfully backed up in doubles with sister Venus on Thursday.Read full article >
Serena’s eye to the future
Serena Williams delivered a power-packed performance on Thursday – but knows that the next generation are on the march to the top of the tennis tree.Read full article >
Williams passes Spanish test with ease
Serena Williams survives a self-inflicted knock to the mouth in an otherwise comfortable win over Garbine Muguruza, 6-2 6-0. She faces Ayumi Morita of Japan next.Read full article >
Preview: S. Williams v Muguruza
Serena Williams – and her much-discussed right ankle – will be the focus as the American third seed takes on Garbine Muguruza on Thursday.Read full article >
Day 4 preview: in pursuit of Fed
He came close several years ago, now steely Russian Nikolay Davydenko looks for redemption against a long-time foe, Roger Federer.Read full article >
Injured Serena puts on a clinic
Serena Williams overcame a major scare and managed to overwhelm Edina Gallovits-Hall 6-0, 6-0 in the first round.Read full article >
Day 2 preview: Tomic joins the galaxy of stars
Three virtuosos of the tennis world make their debuts at Australian Open 2013 on Tuesday, Roger Federer, Serena Williams and…Bernard Tomic.Read full article >
Serena keeps it simple
Serena Williams comes into Australian Open 2013 in imposing form, but she’s refusing to look too far aheadRead full article >
Azarenka and Williams on crash course
Fans could be in for a red-hot semi-final if all goes to plan for top-seed Victoria Azarenka and five-time champion Serena WilliamsRead full article >
Big matches afloat at AO 2013
The Official Draw took place today, revealing some tantalising first round match-ups at the first Grand Slam tournament of the year.Read full article >
SWOT #27 Serena Williams
We continue our Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats analysis of the top contenders at the Australian Open. Today: Serena WilliamsRead full article >
Fans select top four for AO cover
The public have voted and the results are in – Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova will grace the cover of the Australian Open 2013 Official Program.Read full article >
Australian Open 2013 offers the biggest prize money purse in the history of tennis
Players will be vying for a share of a record AUD$30 million next January, Tennis Australia CEO Steve Wood announced at the Australian Open 2013 launch at Melbourne Park this morning.Read full article >
Interviews
- Serena Williams 23-1-13
- Serena Williams 21-1-13
- Serena Williams 19-1-13
- Serena Williams 17-1-13
- Serena Williams 15-1-13
- Serena Williams 12-1-13
Video
- Mini Movie: The Women's Semi Finals
- The Definition of Greatness
- Smashing Serena
- Interview: Serena Williams
- Preview: Serena v Sloane
- Mini Movie: Serena Williams
- Highlights: S.Williams v Muguruza
- Serena Hits Herself In The Face
- Day Session Highlights: Day Two
- Serena Williams Press Conference
- Highlights: S.Williams v Gallovits-Hall
- Serena Takes A Tumble
- Interviews: Vika, Serena & Tsonga
- Stars Get Around Town
- Press Conference Highlights
- Kids Day: Rod Laver Action
- Serena Williams Hosts Nike Training Club
- Serena & Venus Hit The Courts
- The Contenders: Australian Open 2013
Tournament Info
Australian Opens Played:
13
Events Entered:
Women's Singles, Women's Doubles
Best Singles Performance:
Winner (2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010)
Best Doubles Performance:
Winner (2001, 2003, 2009, 2010)
Player Overview
Year turned pro:
1995
Career matches won:
553
Career matches lost:
105
Year to date matches won:
8
Year to date matches lost:
1
Current 52 week rank for singles:
2
Current 52 week rank for doubles:
24
High rank for singles:
1
High rank for doubles:
1
Career Prize Money:
$42,242,272 USD
Year to date prize money for singles:
$414,216 USD
Year to date prize money for doubles:
$30,147 USD
Grand Slam Singles Results
| Year | Australian Open | Roland Garros | Wimbledon | US Open |
| 1998 | 2ND | 4TH | 3RD | 3RD |
| 1999 | 3RD | 3RD | - | WON |
| 2000 | 4TH | - | SF | QF |
| 2001 | QF | QF | QF | RUP |
| 2002 | - | WON | WON | WON |
| 2003 | WON | SF | WON | - |
| 2004 | - | QF | RUP | QF |
| 2005 | WON | - | 3RD | 4TH |
| 2006 | 3RD | - | - | 4TH |
| 2007 | WON | QF | QF | QF |
| 2008 | QF | 3RD | RUP | WON |
| 2009 | WON | QF | WON | SF |
| 2010 | WON | QF | WON | - |
| 2011 | - | - | 4TH | RUP |
| 2012 | 4TH | 1ST | WON | WON |
| 2013 | QF | - | - | - |
Grand Slam Doubles Results
| Year | Australian Open | Roland Garros | Wimbledon | US Open |
| 1997 | - | - | - | 1ST |
| 1998 | 3RD | - | 1ST | - |
| 1999 | SF | WON | - | WON |
| 2000 | - | - | WON | SF |
| 2001 | WON | - | 3RD | 3RD |
| 2002 | - | - | WON | - |
| 2003 | WON | - | 3RD | - |
| 2007 | - | - | 2ND | - |
| 2008 | QF | - | WON | - |
| 2009 | WON | 3RD | WON | WON |
| 2010 | WON | WON | QF | - |
| 2012 | - | - | WON | 3RD |
| 2013 | QF | - | - | - |
Legend
WON = Champion
RUP = Runner Up
SF = Semi Finalist
QF = Quarter Finalist
RUP = Runner Up
SF = Semi Finalist
QF = Quarter Finalist
4TH = Lost in Fourth Round
3RD = Lost in Third Round
2ND = Lost in Second Round
1ST = Lost in First Round
3RD = Lost in Third Round
2ND = Lost in Second Round
1ST = Lost in First Round
Bio information courtesy of the WTA TOUR
Margaret Court Arena - Women's Doubles - Quarterfinal
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Rod Laver Arena - Women's Singles - Quarterfinal
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Hisense Arena - Women's Singles - 1st Round
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Tournament Statistics
| Round | 1R | 2R | 3R | 4R | QF | SF | F |
| Sets played | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Tie breaks played | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total games | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 31 | ||
| Winners | 18 | 28 | 29 | 22 | 23 | ||
| Unforced errors | 11 | 20 | 25 | 6 | 48 | ||
| Service points won | 25 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 58 | ||
| Return games won | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | ||
| Total points | 52 | 70 | 62 | 54 | 92 | ||
| 1st serves in | 17 | 25 | 32 | 34 | 57 | ||
| % 1st serves in | 53 | 68 | 67 | 87 | 59 | ||
| Total aces | 5 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 | ||
| Total double faults | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 1st serve points won | 16 | 21 | 28 | 28 | 38 | ||
| % 1st serve points won | 94 | 84 | 88 | 82 | 67 | ||
| % 2nd Serve points won | 60 | 67 | 31 | 60 | 51 |