Women's tennis: Why only three sets?

[Lazy Meatball]

Women's tennis seems to have alot more extended rallies than men's tennis, which is more about overpowering serves. I bet the average men's point is a lot faster than the average women's point. So I don't think the disparity in # of sets is as big as it seems when you account for the greater amount of play in a women's set.

(disclaimer: my amateur analysis, just seems that way to me)