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10 opponents Serena Williams dominated

Serena Williams is the most successful women's singles player in the Open Era. The American made her debut in 1995 and went on to dominate the game for more than two decades.

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 10:59 AM
10 opponents Serena Williams dominated
Key Things to Know
  • The article highlights 10 prominent rivals Serena Williams dominated throughout her professional career.
  • Williams defeated Maria Sharapova in 19 consecutive meetings after losing two early matches in 2004.
  • Lucie Safarova and Agnieszka Radwanska both finished with 0-10 records against Williams in singles play.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Serena Williams established dominant head-to-head records against top rivals throughout her career, winning 23 Grand Slam singles titles and spending 319 weeks at world No. 1. Sportskeeda's Riddhi Acharya highlights 10 prominent opponents Williams notably overpowered, including Maria Sharapova, Amélie Mauresmo, Simona Halep, Ana Ivanovic, and Caroline Wozniacki.

Williams held lopsided records against these competitors, defeating Sharapova in 19 consecutive matches following two early career losses. She also went undefeated against Lucie Safarova (10-0), Agnieszka Radwanska (10-0), and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (6-0), while maintaining strong winning margins against Li Na and Victoria Azarenka.

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