Serena Williams vs Maria Sharapova
Serena Williams vs Maria Sharapova: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova?
Sharapova and Williams faced off in several Grand Slam finals, with Williams leading their head-to-head record. Their rivalry included memorable matches, such as the finals of the Australian Open.
Serena Williams
Key numbers
- Grand Slam Singles Titles23
- Career Titles73
- Highest Singles RankingNo. 1
- Weeks at No. 1319
- Career Prize Money$94,816,730
Top honours
- Grand Slam Singles Titles23 titles (most in the Open Era)
- Olympic Gold Medals4 medals (1 singles, 3 doubles)
- WTA Tour Championships5 titles
- Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year4 times (2003, 2010, 2016, 2018)
- Sportsperson of the Year2015 by Sports Illustrated
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Maria Sharapova
Key numbers
- Career titles36
- Grand Slam singles titles5
- Career win-loss record645–171
- Highest rankingNo. 1
- Prize money$38,777,962
Top honours
- Grand Slam singles titles5 (2004 Wimbledon, 2006 US Open, 2008 Australian Open, 2012 French Open, 2014 French Open)
- WTA Tour Championships1 (2004)
- Olympic GamesSilver medal in women's singles (2012)
- WTA Newcomer of the Year2003
- WTA Most Improved Player2004