Erin Routliffe and Giuliana Olmos defeat Serena Williams in Berlin doubles

New Zealand’s Erin Routliffe partnered with Mexico’s Giuliana Olmos to beat Serena Williams of the United States and Czech player Karolina Muchova 6‑4, 6‑4 in the first round of the WTA 500 tournament in Berlin. The unseeded pair advanced to face third‑seeds Nicole Melichar‑Martine (USA) and Sara Errani (Italy) in the next round.

The win was highlighted as a major achievement for Olmos, marking one of the most notable victories for Mexican tennis this season, and drew extra attention because of Williams’ legendary status and her preparation for Wimbledon. Routliffe, ranked 11th in the world doubles rankings, expressed pride in competing against a tennis great, noting the match helped raise visibility for both players and the sport.