Eugenie Bouchard breezes into second round at Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia — Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard has advanced to the second round of the Australian Open.

The native of Westmount, Que., ousted American Louisa Chirico 6-0, 6-4 in 56 minutes.

“I really worked hard in the off-season and really found my motivation,” Bouchard said in an on-court interview. “I think I improved a couple things in my game and I feel very energetic on the court and that helps me play better.

“I just want to keep going. There’s still a long road ahead.”