Serena Williams' Wimbledon preparations suffer blow with opening-round doubles defeat at Berlin Open
Tennis star Serena Williams suffered an opening-round doubles defeat at the Berlin Open alongside partner Karolina Muchova. Despite the loss, Williams remains focused on her upcoming Wimbledon appearance.
Why it matters
Williams' return to competitive tennis at age 44 is a significant sports narrative, drawing attention to her longevity and physical recovery.
Serena Williams continued her sensational return to tennis but was defeated playing alongside Karolina Muchova; watch the ATP and WTA Tours live on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports+, streaming service NOW and the Sky Sports app
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