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