US win fifth Hopman Cup

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PERTH, Australia (AFP) — The United States capitalised on Jelena Jankovic's injury misfortune to beat Serbia 2-1 in the final and win their fourth Hopman Cup in six years here on Friday.

Aided by a one-match headstart in the final after Jankovic, battling a right thigh injury, forfeited her singles match, Serena Williams and Mardy Fish claimed the title with a straight sets win in the deciding mixed doubles clash, 7-6 (7/5), 6-2.

That win came after Novak Djokovic had levelled the tie with a three-set win over a brave Fish in the men's singles, 6-2, 6-7 (4/7) 7-6 (7/4).

Fish said it was a privilege to team with Williams.

"I've clearly got the best partner here," he said.

"She's got some credentials to her name and she's one of the best...