The third set of today's Australian Open final is one Serena Williams would like to forget. It marked the first time that she'd ever lost the third set of a Grand Slam singles final—she was 8-0—and she could never seem to get her normally reliable and devastating serve clicking. That made her task of defeating Angelique Kerber all the more daunting, for the German relishes the opportunity to play extended rallies that showcase her defensive and counterpunching abilities. Ultimately, it was too much for even the 21-time Grand Slam champion to handle as the world No. 1 fell, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4.
Plus, there was the matter of this body blow, during Williams' lengthy 2-3 service game: