German Qualifier Maria Wins Queen's WTA 500 Title

Tatjana Maria, a 37-year-old German qualifier and mother of two, completed a remarkable run to win the WTA 500 title at Queen's Club, becoming the oldest singles champion on the WTA Tour since 2020. She defeated four Top 20 players consecutively, including Madison Keys in the final, securing her fourth career singles title and first at the WTA 500 level. Maria is the first German to win a WTA 500 event since Angelique Kerber in 2018 and the first female champion at Queen's Club since 1973, when Olga Morozova won. Her victory came after overcoming a nine-match losing streak and surviving qualifying rounds, showcasing her slice-heavy style and grass-court prowess. Maria's success at Queen's serves as a significant confidence boost ahead of Wimbledon, where she reached the semi-finals last year. She expressed pride in her achievement and emphasized perseverance and the importance of family support, with her husband and young daughters watching courtside.