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Serena Williams vs Roger Federer Height Comparison
Roger Federer is 10 cm (0'4") taller than Serena Williams.
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Serena Williams vs Roger Federer, drawn to scale
Serena Williams (5'9" / 175 cm) and Roger Federer (6'1" / 185 cm) played each other for the only time in a mixed doubles match at the 2019 Hopman Cup in Perth, a meeting billed as the most anticipated event between a top male and female player since the 1973 Battle of the Sexes. Federer, partnered with Belinda Bencic, beat Williams and Frances Tiafoe 4-2, 4-3(3) in the Fast4 format, and the two posed for a selfie afterward that circulated widely. Between them they held 43 Grand Slam singles titles at the time of the match, and the 10 cm height difference had little bearing on a format built around doubles positioning rather than raw reach.
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At 10 cm, the height gap is reliably visible in photos and immediately apparent in person, roughly equivalent to the height of a standard house brick standing on end.
Serena Williams at 5'9" is 16 cm above the global average for women (159 cm). Roger Federer at 6'1" is 14 cm above the global average for men (171 cm).
| Serena Williams | 5'9" (175 cm) |
|---|---|
| Roger Federer | 6'1" (185 cm) |
| Difference | 10 cm (0'4") |
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Serena Williams?
Serena Williams is 5'9" tall (175 cm), sourced from WTA profile.
How tall is Roger Federer?
Roger Federer is 6'1" tall (185 cm), sourced from ATP Tour profile.
Who is taller, Serena Williams or Roger Federer?
Roger Federer is taller. Roger Federer is 10 cm (0'4") taller than Serena Williams. Roger Federer is reported at 6'1" (185 cm); Serena Williams at 5'9" (175 cm).
How tall is Roger Federer compared to the average person?
Roger Federer at 6'1" (185 cm) is 14 cm above the average height for men globally (171 cm).
Have Serena Williams and Roger Federer ever played each other?
Yes, once. At the 2019 Hopman Cup in Perth, Federer and partner Belinda Bencic beat Williams and Frances Tiafoe 4-2, 4-3(3) in mixed doubles, the first competitive meeting between the two players.
What did Serena Williams and Roger Federer say about playing each other?
Federer called it "great fun" and "an honor," while Williams said it was "so fun to do this at the pinnacle of our careers." The match is widely described as one of the most significant events between a top male and female player in tennis history.
Height at a Glance
Serena Williams Height
- Feet & Inches5'9"
- Centimetres175 cm
- Metres1.75 m
- ProfessionAthlete
- NationalityAmerican
- vs Avg (women)+16 cm
Roger Federer Height
- Feet & Inches6'1"
- Centimetres185 cm
- Metres1.85 m
- ProfessionAthlete
- NationalitySwiss
- vs Avg (men)+14 cm