World Champion Serena Williams is off to slow start in 2015 losing two of four singles matches at the Hopman Cup — and then her cool in the doubles final.
via ESPN:
With the U.S. 2-1 down in the second set, a point had to be replayed after Jerzy Janowicz prematurely celebrated after he thought John Isner and Williams both struck the ball.
Williams believed the Americans should have been awarded the point due to Janowicz’s distraction, and a five-minute argument involving all four players, the chair umpire, and a tournament referee ensued.
The Americans ended up winning the replay, but a few games later Williams, who was most vocal during the argument, twice smashed her racket on the court after missing a simple backhand.
A subdued Williams said she enjoyed the tournament despite failing to come away with the title.
“Thank you John, you really held me up and gave us a chance in the final. Sorry I couldn’t help you out,” Williams said.
