Elena Rybakina concluded her adventure at the 2026 Australian Open with the trophy after defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the final, a tournament that reveals an interesting fact about the women's draw. In a 128-player tournament, only 14 matches in the women's competition have gone to a third set and ended with a score of 6-4 or closer. There has been only one tightly contested third set, decided by a difference of fewer than two games.
At a 128-player event (as all singles majors are these days), only 14 matches in the women's tournament have gone 3 and have had a third set 6-4 or closer. There's been only one close 3rd set (decided by no more than 2 games) since Wednesday, January 21.
— Matt Zemek (@mzemek) January 31, 2026
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