Thirty-Seven-Year-Old Prodigy! Tatjana Maria's Historic Final Victory at the Queen's Club
Australian underdog topples Australia's Open champion in shocking upset at German's hands.
Breaking a decades-long drought, the magical run of tennis veteran Tatjana Maria continues at The Queen’s Club as she claims the HSBC Championships 2025 - a WTA 500 tournament - becoming the first woman to triumph in 52 years and the eldest player to conquer a WTA 500 event in the history books[1][4].
A Career Renascence
Ranked No. 86 globally in WTA singles, the 37-year-old has fought her way through 12 matches, winning 60.4% of her service games and securing a return game victory rate of 31.1%[3]. Her inspiring journey features four singles titles, with the HSBC Championships 2025 being her most recent crown.
Storied Legacy: Previous Finals
Before the 2025 Queen's Club victory, the German ace celebrated her most impressive grass court success in 2018 when she clinched the title at the Mallorca Open. Over the course of her career, she has also won twice on clay and once on hard courts[1].
Lawn-Tennis Grafter: Grass Court Mastery
Tatjana Maria's grass court prowess has been on full display during the 2025 tournament. With remarkable victories against Amanda Anisimova, Elena Rybakina, and Madison Keys[2], she has demonstrated her adaptability and mastery of the surface, employing a blend of spin and court cunning to undermine her opponents.
Grass Court Goddess of 2025
In 2025, Tatjana Maria has left a lasting mark on women's tennis. After overcoming a daunting 9-match losing streak, she triumphantly seizes the maiden crown at The Queen’s Club[1][2], underscoring her tenacity and skill that propels her into the annals of women's tennis history.
Alexander Zverev, Germany's top tennis player, commends Maria's effort, wishing her the best. "It's fantastic to see someone like her, at her age, doing so well. I think it's a great achievement," he beamed[2].
[1] DPA, Retrieved from ntv.de
[2] Ara, Retrieved from ntv.de
[3] WTA Stats, Retrieved from wtatennis.com
[4] Tennis History, Retrieved from tennis.com
Tatjana Maria's triumphant win at the HSBC Championships 2025 marks her as the first woman in 52 years and the oldest player to conquer a WTA 500 event, showcasing her remarkable skills in sports, particularly tennis. Her impressive grass court victory at The Queen's Club follows an inspiring career renaissance, where she has demonstrated her adaptability and mastery of the surface, often employing spin and court cunning to undermine her opponents.
