Coco Gauff and Serena Williams prepare for Berlin Tennis Open competition

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Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Coco Gauff and Serena Williams prepare for Berlin Tennis Open competition
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Coco Gauff and Serena Williams are set to compete in the Berlin Tennis Open this week, with Gauff entered in both singles and doubles. Williams has accepted a wildcard for doubles only, partnering with Karolína Muchová. Gauff addressed rumors about a potential doubles partnership with Williams, expressing her excitement about Williams' return but emphasizing that they hadn't discussed playing together. Gauff, the fifth seed, received a bye in the opening round and will face the winner of Suzan Lamens vs. Paula Badosa, while she and Jessica Pegula will start doubles against Anastasia Potapova and Diana Shnaider. Williams and Muchová will open against Erin Routliffe and Giuliana Olmos.

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  • Gauff and Williams set to compete in Berlin Tennis Open.
  • Williams teams up with Muchová for doubles.
  • Gauff clarifies no prior offer to partner with Williams.
  • Gauff awaits winner of Lamens vs. Badosa in singles.
  • Gauff and Pegula begin doubles campaign against Potapova and Shnaider.
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Coco Gauff and Serena Williams are gearing up for an exciting week in Germany as both players prepare for the Berlin Tennis Open. While Gauff is placed in singles and doubles draws, Williams has accepted a doubles-only wildcard.

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