LONDON — Madison Keys was shocked in straight units by 37-year-old qualifier Tatjana Maria within the Queen’s Membership semifinals on Saturday.
Maria, a German mom of two, beat Keys 6-3, 7-6 (3) for her first profession victory in 4 conferences with the reigning Australian Open champion.
She is the oldest singles finalist on the WTA Tour since 2020, when Serena Williams received the Auckland Traditional at age 38.
“You all the time need to hold going. You by no means can cease; it would not matter the way it goes,” she stated. “I like to play tennis, I like this sport, and we dwell for these particular moments.”
No. 86 Maria, a former Wimbledon semifinalist, toppled No. 8 Keys, who hit 10 aces however did not get a break.
Keys, the No. 2 seed, exited with the No. 1, Zheng Qinwen, who misplaced to No. 8 Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. 6-2, 4-6, 6-4.
Anisimova and Maria final met seven years in the past.
“It is unimaginable to see what she’s doing and her household is so cute, seeing her children coming in all places,” Aninimova stated. “It is actually particular for her, and it will be an amazing remaining.”
