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Tatjana Maria Becomes Oldest WTA-500 Finalist in London After Upsetting Keys

She will take on Zheng Qinwen or Amanda Anisimova in Sunday’s final for the chance to extend her perfect WTA finals streak.

Maria in Aktion
Tatjana Maria steht nach ihrem Sieg über Australian-Open-Champion Madison Keys sensationell im Finale des traditionsreichen Rasen-Turniers im Londoner Queen’s Park.
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Freude pur: Tatjana Maria gelang am Samstag der Einzug ins Endspiel

Overview

  • Maria entered the Queen’s Club main draw through qualifying and then defeated Leylah Fernandez, Karolina Muchova and Jelena Rybakina to reach the semifinals.
  • She overcame Australian Open champion Madison Keys 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) in 90 minutes to secure her spot in the final.
  • At 37 years and 312 days, Maria sets a new age record for WTA-500 finalists.
  • The two-time mother owns a flawless record in WTA title matches and is eyeing her fourth tour crown on grass.
  • Her run moves her up to world No. 52, makes her Germany’s top-ranked player and builds momentum ahead of Wimbledon.