Serena Williams and Czech partner Karolina Muchova were defeated in straight sets in the first round of the Berlin Open doubles on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The match took place hours after Williams confirmed her return to Wimbledon, where she will play doubles with her sister Venus.
The pair lost 6-3, 6-4 to the Mexican team of Giuliana Olmos and Renata Zarazúa. Williams, 44, is making a comeback after a long hiatus from competitive tennis.
Williams announced earlier on Tuesday that she and Venus will compete in the women's doubles at Wimbledon, which begins on June 29, 2026. This marks their first Grand Slam doubles appearance together since 2022.
