Coco Gauff beats Paula Badosa in Berlin, says Serena Williams never asked for doubles

American tennis star Coco Gauff advanced to the quarter‑finals of the Berlin WTA 500 after defeating Spain’s Paula Badosa 6‑1, 6‑3, 6‑2. Gauff opened the match with a dominant first set, but Badosa rallied to take the second before Gauff sealed the victory in the third. The win moves Gauff deeper into the tournament despite speculation about a possible doubles partnership with legendary compatriot Serena Williams.

In a press conference, Gauff clarified that Williams never approached her for a doubles team. Journalist Jon Wertheim had suggested Williams was eager to pair with the younger American, but Williams instead partnered with Karolina Muchova in Berlin and is slated to team with sister Venus Williams at Wimbledon. Gauff expressed hope that a future collaboration might occur, calling it a dream partnership.

The Berlin event showcases top‑ranked players and serves as a key warm‑up ahead of the grass‑court season.