Williams and partner fall 6-4, 6-4 to Olmos and Routliffe in doubles defeat.
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Serena Williams endured a disappointing return to grass-court action as she and her doubles partner were beaten by Giuliana Olmos and Erin Routliffe 6-4, 6-4 in Berlin.
The defeat comes at a crucial stage of the season, with Wimbledon fast approaching and players seeking valuable match practice on grass. Despite moments of promise, Serena’s team struggled to maintain consistency against the well-drilled pairing of Olmos and Routliffe.
Olmos and Routliffe controlled key stages of both sets, breaking serve when opportunities arose and holding firm under pressure to complete the straight-sets victory.
While the loss is a setback, Serena will look to take positives from her time on court as she continues preparations for Wimbledon, where she hopes to make a strong impact on one of tennis’s biggest stages.
