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Ten of the most intriguing statistics regarding the Australian Open for women
As the commencement of the 56th edition of the women’s Australian Open approaches, here are ten compelling statistics to build excitement:
Serena Williams’ Dominance:
- Serena Williams holds a remarkable record as the woman with the most Australian Open titles, securing seven victories. Only Martina Navratilova at Wimbledon surpasses this feat with nine titles in women’s singles Grand Slam tournaments. Williams’ Melbourne dominance is underscored by her leading position in women’s singles main draw wins, boasting 92 victories, a notable 35 more than the second-place Maria Sharapova.
Four Different Champions in Four Years:
- In the past four seasons, the women’s singles trophy at the Australian Open has been claimed by four distinct players: Sofia Kenin (2020), Naomi Osaka (2021), Ashleigh Barty (2022), and Aryna Sabalenka (2023). This streak is noteworthy, and it echoes a similar pattern only observed once in the Open Era, spanning from 1977 to 1981, with different winners each year.
Swiatek’s Potential Milestone:
- Iga Swiatek stands on the brink of joining an esteemed group. If she secures her fifth women’s singles Grand Slam title before turning 23, she will be the sixth player in the Open Era to achieve this milestone. This exclusive club currently includes Monica Seles, Martina Hingis, Steffi Graf, Serena Williams, and Chris Evert.
If Sabalenka successfully defends her title, she will join an exclusive group in the Open Era as the second player to clinch her first two women’s singles Grand Slam titles at the Australian Open, following in the footsteps of Victoria Azarenka.
Expressing a fondness for Melbourne, the Belarusian showcased her prowess by registering the highest number of winners (247) during the 2023 Australian Open, marking a notable achievement on the WTA Tour.
In the realm of teenage talent, Coco Gauff is poised to make history as the potential first teenager to reach the women’s singles final at the Australian Open since Sharapova in 2007. Should she emerge victorious, Gauff would also break ground as the first teenage champion since Martina Hingis in 1999. Furthermore, she aims to replicate the feat achieved by Osaka (from the US Open 2018 to the Australian Open 2019) as the first player to secure consecutive women’s singles Grand Slam titles since Hingis did so as a teenager (from the US Open 1997 to the Australian Open 1998).
In the realm of invincibility, Osaka and Swiatek stand as the lone players in the Open Era to reach four or more singles Grand Slam finals without facing a defeat. This feat encompasses both men and women (4/4 each).
Elena Rybakina’s serving prowess was on full display as she delivered 53 aces at the 2023 Australian Open. Remarkably, her only surpassing performance came in Miami with 69 aces in a single tournament last season.
