The incredible fact that places Rybakina light-years ahead of the rest of the circuit

Elena Rybakina is the woman of the moment on the WTA circuit. After winning the WTA Finals, the Kazakh tennis player has extended her great form by winning the 2026 Australian Open, placing her as the world number 3. Beyond the incredible game displayed, there is a key point to understanding her success: her serve.

In the 'Major Down Under,' Rybakina was the player with the most direct aces in the entire tournament (47), light-years ahead of her nearest pursuer, Aryna Sabalenka (27). Nearly double the aces, a remarkable feat, which allowed her to only drop one set throughout the tournament. Furthermore, she is also the player with the most direct aces in 2026, with 75. 

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