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Serena Williams makes bizarre decision during doubles defeat in Berlin

Serena Williams and Karolina Muchova lost their first-round match at the Berlin Open. The pair fell 6-4, 6-4 to Erin Routliffe and Giuliana Olmos. Williams is now preparing for both singles and doubles competition at Wimbledon.

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New details confirm the specific opponents and set scores of the Berlin defeat, as well as Williams' wild card entry for Wimbledon singles.

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  1. Serena Williams Exits Berlin Open Doubles Ahead of Wimbledon Return

    Serena Williams and Karolina Muchova lost their first-round match at the Berlin Open. The pair fell 6-4, 6-4 to Erin Routliffe and Giuliana Olmos. Williams is now preparing for both singles and doubles competition at Wimbledon.

    What's confirmed:

    • Serena Williams and Karolina Muchova lost in the first round of the Berlin Open doubles draw.
    • The pair were defeated 6-4, 6-4 by Erin Routliffe of New Zealand and Giuliana Olmos of Mexico.
    • Williams is a wild card entry for women's singles at Wimbledon.
    • Williams will play doubles at Wimbledon with her sister Venus.
    • Williams is currently unranked after a four-year hiatus.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Serena Williams made a bizarre decision during the Berlin doubles defeat.
    • Serena Williams' daughter inspired her Wimbledon return.
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  2. Serena Williams Loses First Berlin Doubles Match

    Serena Williams and Karolina Muchova were defeated in the first round of the Berlin Open. This is the first loss for Williams since returning to professional tennis this month. She is preparing for a doubles return at Wimbledon.

    What's confirmed:

    • Serena Williams and Karolina Muchova lost their first-round doubles match at the Berlin Open.
    • Williams lost to Giuliana Olmos and Erin Routliffe with a score of 6-4, 6-4.
    • This is the first defeat of Williams' comeback after returning to professional tennis this month.
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  3. Serena Williams and Karolina Muchova Exit Berlin Open Doubles

    Serena Williams and partner Karolina Muchova lost their first-round doubles match at the Berlin Open on Tuesday. This marks the first defeat of Williams' comeback after her return this month. The loss occurred shortly after Williams received a Wimbledon doubles wildcard to play with Venus Williams.

    What's confirmed:

    • Serena Williams and Karolina Muchova lost their opening-round doubles match at the Berlin Open on Tuesday.
    • The defeat is the first of Williams' comeback since returning this month.
    • Williams was confirmed to receive a Wimbledon doubles wildcard to play with her sister Venus.
    • The match took place at Steffi Graf Stadium.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Giuliana Olmos and Erin Routliffe won the match 6-4, 6-2.
    • Giuliana Olmos and Erin Routliffe won the match 6-4, 6-4.
    • Williams stepped away from tennis following the 2022 US Open.
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  4. Serena Williams' Berlin doubles exit raises questions ahead of Wimbledon

    Serena Williams and partner Karolina Muchova lost their opening-round doubles match at the Berlin Open in straight sets, hours after her return to Wimbledon alongside sister Venus was confirmed. Williams played on the left side of the court—a rare move for her—sparking speculation about her preparation. The defeat comes as she gears up for Wimbledon, where the Williams sisters aim to defend their legacy in doubles. Her daughter Olympia has been cited as the inspiration behind the reunion.

    What's confirmed:

    • Serena Williams and Karolina Muchova lost their first-round doubles match at the Berlin Open in straight sets on Tuesday.
    • Williams played on the left side of the court during the match, an uncommon position for her in doubles.
    • The defeat occurred hours after Williams’ return to Wimbledon alongside her sister Venus was officially confirmed.
    • The Williams sisters have won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles together, including six at Wimbledon.
    • Williams stated her daughter Olympia was the driving force behind her Wimbledon doubles return with Venus.
    • Williams did not ask Coco Gauff to partner her in Berlin, citing Gauff’s focus on singles.
    • The loss marks Williams’ first doubles defeat since her return to competitive tennis.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Williams’ unusual left-side positioning during the match may indicate tactical adjustments or discomfort with her partner’s style.
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