"Maria reaches final milestone in London"
Holy Smokes, Tatjana Maria's Back at It Again! Age-Defying Victory at London's WTA-500 Tournament
In a shocking turn of events, the ever-resilient German tennis player, Tatjana Maria, sailed past the competition at the WTA-500 tournament in London, securing her spot in the final of this prestigious tournament. The 37-year-old powerhouse, hailing from Stuttgart, pulled off a stunner against the heavily favored Australian Open champion, Madison Keys from the U.S., triumphing 6:3, 7:6 (7:3). The tournament's organizers voiced their astonishment, affirming that Maria's "dream run continues."
Maria, overcome with excitement, couldn't contain her disbelief, beaming, "Oh my God! Seriously, I can't believe it. A dream is coming true. I couldn't have wished for a better tournament to reach the final. I'm so, so proud."
Boasting an age of 37 years and 312 days, this grandmother-to-be is now the oldest player to compete in a WTA-500 final. In the grass court final, she will face another American competitor, Amanda Anisimova. Anisimova managed to defeat top-seeded Chinese player Zheng Qinwen with a score of 6:2, 4:6, 6:4.
A Word from Zverev
Alexander Zverev, Germany's top tennis player, expressed his support, stating, "I wish her all the best, of course. I think she hasn't won a tournament in a long time. It would be great to see her do it again, especially at her age. She always has her family, her daughters with her, which I think is really cool." Maria's last tournament win, before the HSBC Championships 2025 at The Queen's Club, was in 2023 in Bogota, Colombia.
Mama Maria's Love for Grass
The tournament at the Queen's Club holds special significance as it provides an essential indicator for the upcoming Wimbledon, set to kick off on June 30 and conclude on July 13. In previous rounds, Maria's history with grass courts had already branded her as the "favorite's bogeyman." During the quarterfinals, she racked up another impressive victory over former Wimbledon champion, Jelena Rybakina from Kazakhstan. Prior to that, she notched wins against former US Open finalist, Leylah Fernandez from Canada and Czech player Karolina Muchova.
A New Standard for Seniors
During the 2022 Wimbledon, Maria achieved her most significant success at a Grand Slam event, making it to the semifinals. This year, her conduct at the green courts of the Queen's Club is a testament to her unwavering prowess and love for the surface. After her astonishing victory at the HSBC Championships, she has undeniably set a new standard for seniors competing on the WTA tour.
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Tatjana Maria's stunning victory over Madison Keys at the WTA-500 tournament in London has ignited her love for tennis once more, taking her to the final of the prestigious tournament. As she gears up for the grass court final against Amanda Anisimova, Maria becomes the oldest player to compete in a WTA-500 final, showcasing her incredible performance in sports, particularly in tennis.
