Aryna Sabalenka didn’t need a data expert to tell her a 184 km/h ace down the middle to save a first set was a crucial moment before she accelerated away to a straight-sets win over teenage sensation Iva Jovic.
Or that Tuesday’s 42-degree heat during their Australian Open match was making the ball bounce higher and faster, forcing her opponent to the back of the court and opening up opportunities for cross-court switches and more volleys and drop shots.
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