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In the realm of tennis, few rivalries stir the soul like Venus Williams versus Maria Sharapova. Is it a tale of relentless power against surgical precision? Venus, with her booming serves, contrasts starkly against Maria’s gritty baseline rallies. At stake is more than just a spot on the mythical podium of greatness; it's a contest for the very soul of tennis—dynamism versus determination. How do we measure true greatness? Is it the number of titles, or the spirit in which the game is played? Your choice tells a story of what you value most in the legends of the court.
In this battle:
Fans currently prefer Venus Williams over Maria Sharapova when it comes to the greatest Female Tennis Players of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick Venus Williams 100.0% of the time over Maria Sharapova.
Across all battles:
Venus Williams win rate: 64.3%
Maria Sharapova win rate: 42.9%
In the Greatest Female Tennis Players of All Time league, Serena Williams holds the top spot. You can see how all the legends rank on the GOAT List.
Maria Sharapova's popularity hinges on her fierce competitiveness and remarkable marketability. Her rags-to-riches story, coupled with a highly successful career and entrepreneurial ventures, captures a lot of admiration from tennis fans around the world.
Venus Williams is dominating the vote probably because of her phenomenal career longevity and success, especially at Wimbledon. Fans also resonate with her story of overcoming health issues and her role in advocating for equal prize money for women, which might be tipping the scales heavily in her favor.