Tatjana Maria Upsets Madison Keys to Reach Queen’s Club Final

German veteran Tatjana Maria, ranked 86th and having lost nine consecutive matches prior to the tournament, defied expectations by reaching the Queen's Club Championships final after defeating second seed and Australian Open champion Madison Keys 6-3, 7-6(7/3). Maria, a 37-year-old mother of two, has displayed remarkable resilience and tactical skill, using low slices and crafty shots to force Keys into 37 unforced errors despite Keys hitting 41 winners. This victory followed Maria's quarter-final upset of former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina, marking a significant turnaround in her performance on grass courts. Maria expressed profound joy and disbelief at her success, emphasizing her love for tennis and the support of her family and team. Keys’ loss is a setback as she prepares for Wimbledon, where she has yet to advance beyond the quarter-finals despite multiple attempts. Maria will now face either top seed Zheng Qinwen or Amanda Anisimova in the final, continuing her impressive run at the tournament.