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Iga Świątek and Elena Rybakina’s Australian Open match and the importance of serve
- Rybakina ousted Świątek 7-5, 6-1 in the Australian Open quarterfinal, with a dominant serving display defining the match.
- Rybakina won 93% of first-serve points in the first set, setting pressure on Świątek from the start.
- Świątek faced heavy pressure on serve, with lower first-serve success and more defensive rallies.
- Rybakina credited a late tweak to her toss and rhythm after indoor practice for improved second-set results.
- Świątek indicated ongoing serve tweaks and a plan to skip certain events to focus on improvement.
- Świątek’s broader strategic evolution includes balancing baseline patience with more aggressive play.
- Rybakina advanced toward a potential semifinal with her serving rhythm cited as a major advantage.
- Rybakina emphasized staying focused on serve as a key advantage for winning points.
- The match underscored the difficulty Świątek faces when her serve is under pressure against a top server.
- The semifinals opponent was Jessica Pegula, who defeated Amanda Anisimova to reach the last four.
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