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Qualifier Tatjana Maria Tops Keys to Reach Queen’s Club Final

Crafting her win with low slices that induced 37 unforced errors, she now prepares to meet Amanda Anisimova for the championship

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Tennis - Queen's Club Championships - Queen's Club, London, Britain - June 14, 2025 Germany's Tatjana Maria in action during her semi final match against Madison Keys of the U.S. Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
Tennis - Queen's Club Championships - Queen's Club, London, Britain - June 14, 2025 Germany's Tatjana Maria celebrates after winning her semi final match against Madison Keys of the U.S. Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
Tennis - Queen's Club Championships - Queen's Club, London, Britain - June 14, 2025 Germany's Tatjana Maria celebrates after winning her semi final match against Madison Keys of the U.S. Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

Overview

  • Maria arrived at Queen’s Club on a nine-match losing streak and battled through three qualifying rounds to enter the main draw
  • She recorded her first career victory over Madison Keys in straight sets, 6-3, 7-6(3), in Saturday’s semifinal
  • Her journey has included wins over former French Open finalist Karolina Muchova and 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina
  • At 37, Maria is the oldest woman to reach a WTA 500 singles final since Serena Williams in 2020
  • Her daughters Charlotte, 11, and Cecilia, 4, have been at her side throughout the tournament, highlighting the personal significance of her comeback