Williams’ reactions seemed sluggish, her usual power failing to outfox Muguruza’s efforts across the baseline. Neil Harman of The Times provided a tip for the player who appeared halfhearted for much of the match:
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Unless Serena starts to move her feet, this is curtains
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The No. 1 seed missed a simple volley from the centre of the court shortly after her opponent secured another break, but after fighting back to deuce at the next crucial moment, she overshot a simple forehand.
Muguruza took advantage and put herself 3-0 up in the second set.
Williams began to move her feet during Muguruza’s next service game and managed to pinch one back.
However, the American suddenly lost the ability to serve accurately and failed to find her trademark first serve that usually wins her so many points. She threw her hands up in despair, shook her head and began to acknowledge it might not be her day.