Eugenie Bouchard plays a backhand during her straight-sets win over Serena Williams in the Hopman Cup at Perth, Australia

Eugenie Bouchard plays a backhand during her straight-sets win over Serena Williams in the Hopman Cup at Perth, Australia
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Genie Bouchard defeats Serena Williams

Eugenie Bouchard, Canada’s Female Athlete of the Year in 2014, had another big moment today, defeating Serena Williams, the number one female tennis player in the world.

‘It’s a good way to start the year’

“Maybe she needed another coffee,” quipped Bouchard, from Westmount, Quebec “I know she didn’t play her best. I’m happy I just stayed with it and held my nerve. It’s a good way to start the year — gives me some confidence.”

The coffee remark refers to William’s previous day, when she asked for and was served a coffee after losing her first set of the tournament 6-0 to Flavia Pennetta.  Serena Williams credited the espresso with her quick return to form and comfortable win that set the U.S. on course for a 3-0 victory over Italy.

There was no such comeback today against Bouchard in a match that lasted only 50 minutes.  Williams went down to a 6-2, 6-1 loss to Canadian star Eugenie Bouchard  in Perth, Australia.

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