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Serena's UK comeback ends in walkover; partners Muchova in Berlin

6/16/2026

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Williams Walkover

Serena Williams' comeback ended in the UK when partner Victoria Mboko withdrew with a knee injury, granting a walkover.
Williams and Mboko won their doubles match in straight sets on Tuesday.
Williams will play the Berlin Open, partnering world No. 10 Karolina Muchova in women's doubles.
She said she is taking her schedule day by day for Wimbledon.
She enjoys playing at iconic venues while her children are out of school.

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Gauff Seeks Doubles

Coco Gauff hopes Serena Williams will invite her to doubles.
Serena Williams ended her singles career with a loss to Ajla Tomljanovic at the 2022 U.S. Open, highlighting doubles focus.
Coco Gauff went 0-2 on grass last summer, losing in the first round of Berlin Open and Wimbledon.
A North American hard-court swing by Serena Williams could give Gauff more U.S. doubles chances, with Venus Williams mentioned as a partner.

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Williams Walkover

Serena Williams' comeback ended in the UK when partner Victoria Mboko withdrew with a knee injury, granting a walkover.
Williams and Mboko won their doubles match in straight sets on Tuesday.
Williams will play the Berlin Open, partnering world No. 10 Karolina Muchova in women's doubles.
She said she is taking her schedule day by day for Wimbledon.
She enjoys playing at iconic venues while her children are out of school.

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