Coco Gauff and Serena Williams prepare for Berlin Tennis Open competition

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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