MELBOURNE, Australia — It wasn’t just Serena Williams’ serve that was missing Monday at the Australian Open. It was her aura, too.

Ekaterina Makarova, the lowest-ranked player left in the draw at No. 56, didn’t seem the least bit frightened of the error-ridden opponent across the net.

The Russian won 6-2, 6-3 — equaling the biggest Grand Slam defeat of Williams’ 17-year career — and will face Maria Sharapova in her first Grand Slam quarterfinal.

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