Naomi Osaka vs Serena Williams
Naomi Osaka vs Serena Williams: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams?
Osaka has had a long-standing rivalry with Williams, who she defeated in the 2018 US Open final. The two players have a complex and often intense relationship, with Williams serving as a mentor and inspiration to Osaka.
Naomi Osaka
Key numbers
- Career titles7
- Grand Slam titles4
- Number one ranking25 weeks
- Career prize money$25,277,608
- Career win-loss record331-186
Top honours
- Australian Open champion2019, 2021
- US Open champion2018, 2020
- WTA Finals runner-up2018, 2019
- Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year2021
- Time 100 most influential people2019, 2020, 2021
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Serena Williams
Key numbers
- Grand Slam singles titles23
- Olympic gold medals4
- WTA Tour titles73
- WTA Finals titles4
- Year-end number one5
Top honours
- Grand Slam singles titles23
- Olympic gold medals4
- WTA Tour titles73
- WTA Finals titles4
- Year-end number one5