Rybakina and Sabalenka are known for their powerful serves, and they didn't disappoint in the final. In fact, they combined for a whopping 32 aces throughout the match, with Rybakina serving up 17 of them. That's like a free pizza delivery every time they stepped up to the line – minus the pizza, unfortunately.
But what's even more impressive is that these aces weren't just your run-of-the-mill, get-the-ball-in-play kind of serves. No, these were rocket-fueled bombs that left the opposing player scrambling to get out of the way. We're talking 150 mph-plus serves that had the crowd gasping in awe – and the players scrambling to return them.
The Serve Queen
Now, we know what you're thinking: who's the real serve queen here? Well, let's just say that Rybakina and Sabalenka both have a strong claim to the throne. But if we had to give the edge to someone, it'd be Rybakina, who's been serving up aces like they're going out of style all tournament long. She's like the ace machine – just feed her some balls, and she'll crank out the winners.
Of course, Sabalenka wasn't about to let Rybakina have all the fun. She came out swinging in the final, unleashing a 119 mph ace that left Rybakina stumbling to get out of the way. That's like a wake-up call – a reminder that Sabalenka's not to be underestimated, even when facing an opponent with a serve as strong as Rybakina's.
Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina Head-to-Head Ahead of Australian Open
