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Tatjana Maria Crowned First Female Champion at Queen’s Club in 52 Years

The 37-year-old qualifier’s performance concludes a 52-year wait for women’s champions at Queen’s Club, vaulting her into the top 50 ahead of Wimbledon.

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Tennis - Queen's Club Championships - Queen's Club, London, Britain - June 15, 2025 Germany's Tatjana Maria reacts during the final match against Amanda Anisimova 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 in action during her semi final match against Madison Keys of the U.S. Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

Overview

  • Arriving ranked 86th on a nine-match losing streak, Maria fought through two rounds of qualifying to earn a spot in the main draw.
  • She stunned Karolina Muchova, Elena Rybakina and Madison Keys before defeating Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 6-4 to secure the title.
  • Maria’s victory marks her first WTA500 trophy and makes her, at 37, the oldest player ever to win a WTA500 event.
  • The title will lift her to world No. 43 in Monday’s rankings, setting a new career high.
  • She celebrated courtside with husband-coach Charles-Edouard and daughters Charlotte and Cecilia and plans to compete for at least two more years to play doubles with her elder daughter.