Serena Williams is perhaps the greatest player in the history of women’s tennis. The American has excelled in both singles and doubles, winning a total of 125 titles.
In singles, Williams has won 23 Grand Slams, the most in the Open Era. Overall, only Margaret Court has won more Majors than her. She has a total of 16 Grand Slam doubles titles to her name.
For the majority of her career, Serena dominated the women’s game at a time when she had to face some exceptional players. The American faced the likes of Venus Williams, Justine Henin, Kim Clijsters, Maria Sharapova, Martina Hingis, and Lindsay Davenport, to name a few. She has a positive head-to-head record against each of them.
1. Arantxa Sanchez Vicario 4-3
Former World No. 1 Arantxa Sanchez Vicario is the only player to win three or more matches against Serena Williams and have a positive head-to-head record against her.
2. Naomi Osaka 3-1
Naomi Osaka is one of the few active players who has played multiple matches against Serena Williams and has a positive head-to-head record against her, leading 3-1.
3. Bianca Andreescu 2-0
Bianca Andreescu has faced Serena Williams in two finals, winning both of them.
4. Sybille Bammer 2-0
Austria’s Sybille Bammer did not have the most illustrious of careers in tennis but she retired with a feat that was quite elusive – having a perfect head-to-head record against Serena Williams.
