Venus Williams and doubles partner Alex Eala fell quickly in Germany after a tough doubles defeat. British hopeful Sarah Nicholls and Slovak standout Lucia Mihalíková spoiled their hopes with a 6-4, 7-5 victory. That marked the end of their journey .
With Wimbledon on the horizon is shifting toward Venus Williams as she adjusts her preparations accordingly.
The marquee event could see a Williams versus Williams sooner than expected. Iga Swiatek could draw a Williams in the third round, while Venus stands ready to pounce for that tough matchup. Both still have a chance and could meet again before the event wraps up.