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US Open 2013: During defeat to Serena Williams, Francesca Schiavone hugs a ballboy
Schiavone was thrashed 6-0, 6-1 by the defending champion and turned to a ballboy for solace.
- Agence France-Presse
- Updated: August 27, 2013 03:49 PM IST
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New York:
As she slipped to a 6-0, 6-1 US Open defeat to Serena Williams on Monday, Francesca Schiavone slumped into the arms of a ballboy on Arthur Ashe Stadium court.
The Italian veteran was looking at a double-bagel in her first round tie after being given the run around by the defending champion when she embraced the startled youngster.
"I don't need a hug in that moment. I needed a game, points," said the 33-year-old former French Open champion.
"I went to the ballboy to say, 'Well, that's tough.' It was just a joke."
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