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06/16 12:36 CDT Ahead of Wimbledon return, Serena Williams loses doubles match
with Muchova at Berlin Open
Ahead of Wimbledon return, Serena Williams loses doubles match with Muchova at
Berlin Open
BERLIN (AP) --- Serena Williams' comeback hit a bump Tuesday with a loss in her
opening-round doubles match at the Berlin Open.
Giuliana Olmos and Erin Routliffe defeated Williams and her partner Karolina
Muchova 6-4, 6-4 to end Williams' involvement in the WTA 500 grass-court
tournament at the first stage.
It didn't dim the love Williams was shown from the appreciative fans on what
was her second appearance after a win at Queen's Club last week in London. That
had been Williams' first professional match since the 2022 U.S. Open.
The 44-year-old Williams was welcomed by a huge roar and applause to center
court at the Steffi Graf Stadion, which quickly filled up as fans snacking and
drinking outside realized the main attraction was about to start.
Earlier Tuesday, Wimbledon organizers announced that Williams and her older
sider Venus, who turns 46 on Wednesday, were being given a doubles wild card
invitation for the tournament that starts in less than two weeks.
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