Grass Queen: Tatjana Maria's Dream Run Continues!
"Maria Makes it to the Grand Finale in London"
In the pulsating heart of London, tennis sensation Tatjana Maria has stunned the world once again, reaching the final of a WTA 500 tournament for the very first time in her illustrious career. The 37-year-old Swabian, a veteran of the sport, clinched a dramatic 6:3, 7:6 (7:3) victory over the highly-tipped American Open champion Madison Keys, leaving spectators in awe. "Good lord! Seriously, I can't fathom this! A dream is coming true," a delighted Maria exclaimed, "I couldn't have asked for a more captivating tournament to make it to the final. I am beyond proud."
At the age of 37 years and 312 days, Maria now holds the record as the oldest player to ever reach a WTA 500 final. In the final showdown on the verdant grass court, she'll face off against American Amanda Anisimova, who steamrolled her way to the final by defeating top-seeded Zheng Qinwen from China in a thrilling three-set battle, 6:2, 4:6, 6:4.
As the grass-court classic Wimbledon swiftly approaches from June 30 to July 13, this tournament serves as an essential indicator for players. Maria's recent performances showcase her knack for dominating as an underdog, having already disrupted favorites on her beloved grass surface in the earlier rounds. In the quarterfinals, the world No. 86 thwarted former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina from Kazakhstan. Previously, she outmaneuvered Leylah Fernandez, the former Canadian US Open finalist, and the Czech Karolina Muchova.
Remember Alexander Zverev, Germany's top tennis player, who'll compete for the title in Stuttgart on Sunday? He sent out his best wishes to Maria, "I wish her all the luck, of course. I think she hasn't won a tournament in a long time, so it'd be fantastic to see her take a victory again, especially at her age. She's always got her family, her daughters by her side. I think that's incredible." Maria's last tournament victory was in 2023, in Bogota, Colombia.
Maria's prowess on grass courts is undeniable. In 2018, she won her very first WTA title on grass in Mallorca. 2022 marked her most significant accomplishment at the Grand Slam level, with a breathtaking run to the Wimbledon semifinals, an astonishing feat for a player who had recently returned to professional tennis after the birth of her second daughter. Maria's triumphant showdown at Queen's Club in 2025 revived her ranking, earning her a spot among the top 50 players globally (world No. 43), just below her career-high ranking of No. 42[1][4].
In short, this seasoned grass-court specialist has displayed remarkable skill, strategic acumen, and tenacity, bolstered by her recent title run and deep performances in major grass-court tournaments in recent years[2][4][5]. The tennis world awaits to see whether this remarkable runner-up will etch her name in history with a victory at the final!
In the upcoming final of the tournament, Tatjana Maria will engage in a notable battle against Amanda Anisimova on the verdant grass court, showcasing her impressive skills in sports like tennis. This final offers Maria an opportunity to etch her name in history, as she aims to win the tournament and add another significant victory to her career.
