Match on Clay in Rome

The rivalry between Serena Williams and Martina Hingis began shortly after both players turned professional, with Hingis making her debut in October 1994 and Williams following in 1995. Their first encounter occurred at the Miami Open, where Hingis emerged victorious in a closely contested three-set match. This rivalry was characterized by a series of matches predominantly played on hard courts, with only one notable exception being their clash on clay in Rome, where Hingis secured a straight-set victory. Over the course of their rivalry, they faced each other a total of 13 times, with Williams ultimately leading the head-to-head record at 7-6. Their final match took place at the Miami Open, where Williams claimed the win, further solidifying her dominance in this competitive matchup.