# Hingis–S. Williams rivalry

The Hingis–S. Williams rivalry was a tennis rivalry between Martina Hingis and Serena Williams, who met 13 times between 1998 and 2002. Their head-to-head is 7–6, in Williams' favor. They turned pro within a year of each other, Hingis in October 1994 and Serena in September 1995.

## Head-to-head

| Legend | Hingis | Williams |
| Grand Slam | 1 | 2 |
| WTA Tier I | 3 | 2 |
| WTA Tier II | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 6 | 7 |

### Singles

Martina Hingis–Serena Williams (6–7)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Round | Winner | Score | Length | Sets | Hingis | Williams |
| 1. | 1998 | Miami Open | Tier I | Hard | Quarterfinals | Hingis | 6–3, 1–6, 7–6$^{(7–4)}$ | 2:03 | 3/3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2. | 1998 | LA Women's Tennis Championships | Tier II | Hard | Quarterfinals | Hingis | 6–4, 6–1 | 1:05 | 2/3 | 2 | 0 |
| 3. | 1999 | Miami Open | Tier I | Hard | Semifinals | Williams | 6–4, 7–6$^{(7–3)}$ | 1:46 | 2/3 | 2 | 1 |
| 4. | 1999 | Italian Open | Tier I | Clay | Quarterfinals | Hingis | 6–2, 6–2 | 1:02 | 2/3 | 3 | 1 |
| 5. | 1999 | LA Women's Tennis Championships | Tier II | Hard | Semifinals | Williams | 6–3, 7–5 | 1:09 | 2/3 | 3 | 2 |
| 6. | 1999 | US Open | Major | Hard | Final | Williams | 6–3, 7–6$^{(7–4)}$ | 1:42 | 2/3 | 3 | 3 |
| 7. | 2000 | LA Women's Tennis Championships | Tier II | Hard | Semifinals | Williams | 4–6, 6–2, 6–3 | 1:55 | 3/3 | 3 | 4 |
| 8. | 2000 | Canadian Open | Tier I | Hard | Final | Hingis | 0–6, 6–3, 3–0 RET | 1:07 | 3/3 | 4 | 4 |
| 9. | 2001 | Sydney International | Tier II | Hard | Quarterfinals | Hingis | 6–4, 7–5 | 1:39 | 2/3 | 5 | 4 |
| 10. | 2001 | Australian Open | Major | Hard | Quarterfinals | Hingis | 6–2, 3–6, 8–6 | 2:19 | 3/3 | 6 | 4 |
| 11. | 2001 | US Open | Major | Hard | Semifinals | Williams | 6–3, 6–2 | 0:51 | 2/3 | 6 | 5 |
| 12. | 2002 | State Farm Women's Tennis Classic | Tier II | Hard | Semifinals | Williams | 6–1, 3–6, 6–4 | 1:36 | 3/3 | 6 | 6 |
| 13. | 2002 | Miami Open | Tier I | Hard | Quarterfinals | Williams | 6–4, 6–0 | 0:59 | 2/3 | 6 | 7 |

### Doubles

Martina Hingis–Serena Williams (2–2)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Round | Winners | Score | Opponents | Hingis | Williams |
| 1. | 1998 | Indian Wells Masters | Tier I | Hard | Semifinals | Hingis/Lučić | 7–5, 4–6, 6–1 | S.Williams/V.Williams | 1 | 0 |
| 2. | 1999 | Roland Garros | Major | Clay | Final | S.Williams/V.Williams | 6–3, 6–7$^{(2–7)}$, 8–6 | Hingis/Kournikova | 1 | 1 |
| 3. | 2001 | Sydney International | Tier II | Hard | Round of 16 | Hingis/Seles | 6–4, 3–6, 7–6$^{(7–2)}$ | S.Williams/V.Williams | 2 | 1 |
| 4. | 2001 | Australian Open | Major | Hard | Semifinals | S.Williams/V.Williams | 7–5, 6–2 | Hingis/Seles | 2 | 2 |

## Exhibitions
### Singles

Martina Hingis–Serena Williams (1–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament Name | Tournament Location | Surface | Winner | Score |
| 1. | 2011 | World TeamTennis | New York City, United States | Hard (i) | Williams | 5–3 |
| 2. | 2011 | World TeamTennis | New York City, U.S. | Hard (i) | Hingis | 5–3 |

### Doubles

Martina Hingis–Serena Williams (0–2)
| No. | Year | Tournament Name | Tournament Location | Surface | Winners | Losers | Score |
| 1. | 2011 | World TeamTennis | New York City, United States | Hard (i) | Williams/Stubbs | Hingis/O’Brien | 5–2 |
| 2. | 2011 | World TeamTennis | New York City, U.S. | Hard (i) | Williams/Stubbs | Hingis/O’Brien | 5–3 |

### Mixed doubles

Martina Hingis–Serena Williams (1–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament Name | Tournament Location | Surface | Winners | Losers | Score |
| 1. | 2011 | World TeamTennis | New York City, United States | Hard (i) | Hingis/Parrott | Williams/Paes | 5–4$^{(5–1)}$ |
| 2. | 2011 | World TeamTennis | New York City, U.S. | Hard (i) | Williams/Paes | Hingis/Parrott | 5–1 |

## Breakdown of the rivalry

* Hard courts: Williams, 7–5
* Clay courts: Hingis, 1–0
* Grass courts: None
* Carpet: None
* Grand Slam matches: Williams, 2–1
* Grand Slam finals: Williams, 1–0
* Year-End Championships matches: None
* Year-End Championships finals: None
* Fed Cup matches: None
* All finals: Tied, 1–1