Eugenie Bouchard thrashes Serena Williams at Hopman Cup
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Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard dropped just three games in a stunning win over world number one Serena Williams at the Hopman Cup in Perth, the BBC reports.
Bouchard, the world number six, won 6-2 6-1 in 50 minutes to give Canada an early lead over the United States in the mixed team event.
Having required an on-court espresso to get her going in her opening match on Monday, Williams again looked sluggish.
“I don’t know what’s wrong with me, I’m so tired,” said the 33-year-old. “It’s weird. I can’t get my body to move. I feel like I’ve got no energy. It’s a little frustrating because I know I can play two thousand times better.
“I’ve been trying to rest up. I did a little gym work, but I just felt depleted. I don’t know why. I don’t know how to describe it.
“I’ve just got to get my feet moving. I have to figure it out. Hopefully I can do better in the next match.”
The American will play Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic in her next singles match on Thursday.
Bouchard enjoyed her first-ever win against Williams, and joked afterwards: “Maybe she needed another coffee.
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