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Serena Williams and coach face fire alarm chaos during Berlin stay

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 7:56 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Serena Williams and coach face fire alarm chaos during Berlin stay

Summary

Serena Williams, competing in the grass-court swing, experienced a hotel fire alarm incident at 3 a.m. in Berlin. Along with her daughters and coach Rennae Stubbs, they were evacuated alongside other guests, including Coco Gauff. This disruption marks the second consecutive week Williams has faced fire alarms while traveling for her comeback, with a similar incident reported in London. Williams and her partner Karolína Muchová exited in the first round of the Berlin Tennis Open and now look ahead to competing together once more with Venus Williams at the upcoming Wimbledon Championships.

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By the Numbers

•Serena Williams was disturbed by a fire alarm in Berlin at 3 a.m.
•Williams was with her daughters and coach Rennae Stubbs during the evacuation.
•Coco Gauff was also present and evacuated due to the alarm.
•Williams and Muchová lost in the first round at the Berlin Tennis Open.
•Williams is set to partner with Venus at Wimbledon.

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7:56 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Waking Up Your 2-Year-Old’ – Serena Williams, Her Daughters, and Coach Caught in 3 AM Fire Alarm Incident

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Serena Williams is attempting a stunning comeback to tennis, competing in doubles during the grass-court swing. She is also scheduled to team up with her sister Venus at the Wimbledon Championships.
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