Roger Federer vs Serena Williams
Comparing the two greatest tennis players of their respective genders — Roger Federer vs Serena Williams. Grand Slams, dominance and legacy.
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Roger Federer
Swiss · Born 1981
Eight-time Wimbledon champion and 20-time Grand Slam winner — the most technically complete player in tennis history.
View Full Profile →Serena Williams
American · Born 1981
23-time Grand Slam champion and the greatest female athlete of her generation — transformed tennis and redefined possibility.
View Full Profile →Career Statistics
| Statistic | Roger Federer | Serena Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Slams | 20 | 23 |
| Weeks at World No.1 | 310 | 319 |
| Career Titles | 103 | 73 |
| Australian Open | 6 | 7 |
| French Open | 1 | 3 |
| Wimbledon | 8 | 7 |
| Us Open | 5 | 6 |
| Olympic Gold | 2008 (Doubles with Wawrinka) | 2012 (Singles), 2000, 2008, 2012 (Doubles) |
| Win Pct | 82% | 85% |
| Career Aces | 11478 | 5100 |
Roger Federer
Roger Federer was born in Basel in 1981, son of a Swiss father and South African mother, and became the most technically complete tennis player in the history of the game. He turned professional in 1998 and played until his emotional retirement at the 2022 Laver Cup. He won 20 Grand Slam singles titles — Australian Open (6), French Open (1), Wimbledon (8) and US Open (5) — across a career spanning 24 years. His 8 Wimbledon titles are the most by any man in the tournament's history. He held the world number one ranking for 310 weeks total, including a then-record 237 consecutive weeks. He won 1…
Full Roger Federer biography →Serena Williams
Serena Jameka Williams was born in Saginaw, Michigan in 1981 and grew up in Compton, California alongside her sister Venus, both trained on public courts by their father Richard from age three. She turned professional in 1995 and won her first Grand Slam at the US Open in 1999 aged 17 — defeating Martina Hingis in the final. Her career produced 23 Grand Slam singles titles — the most by any player in the Open Era: seven Australian Opens, three French Opens, seven Wimbledons and six US Opens. She held the world number one ranking for a total of 319 weeks. She won the Australian Open in January …
Full Serena Williams biography →The Verdict
Federer won 20 Grand Slams; Serena 23. Serena has a higher win rate (85.7% vs 82.0%) and more weeks at number one (319 vs 310). Both retired having defined an era in their respective games. Comparing across genders is impossible statistically — both are considered the finest examples of their sport's possibilities.