Now, you might be wondering, does serving a ton of aces really make a difference in the grand scheme of things? Well, let's take a look at the numbers - Rybakina's 9 aces definitely gave her an edge, especially in those tight moments. But, as we all know, it's not just about the quantity of aces, it's also about the quality of those serves!
Sabalenka, on the other hand, had a slightly higher first serve percentage, which is pretty crucial in a high-stakes match like the US Open final. I mean, who doesn't love a good first serve winner, am I right? And, let's be real, Sabalenka's powerful forehand is definitely a force to be reckoned with!
Stats Breakdown
So, let's get down to business and take a closer look at the stats. Rybakina won a total of 83 points, with 43 of those being winner-style points. Not too shabby, if you ask me! Meanwhile, Sabalenka won 75 points, with 32 of those being winner-style points - still pretty impressive, if you ask me!
"Imagine how much I'm going to eat right now?" - Aryna Sabalenka jokes
And, fun fact - the two players were pretty evenly matched when it came to unforced errors. Rybakina had a total of 25 unforced errors, while Sabalenka had 22 - yikes, talk about a -pressure cooker situation! But, hey, that's what makes tennis so thrilling, right?
Now, I know what you're thinking - what about the double faults? Well, let's just say both players had their fair share of oops moments. Rybakina had a total of 5 double faults, while Sabalenka had 4 - not too bad, considering the high stakes of the match!
