Tatjana Maria: Sensational in the WTA final at the age of 37!

Tatjana Maria: Sensational in the WTA final at the age of 37!

Queen's Club, London, Großbritannien - A dream becomes true for Tatjana Maria: The 37-year-old tennis player impressively reached the final of the WTA-500 tournament at Queen’s Club in London on June 14, 2025. With a sensational semi -final victory over the favorite Madison Keys, she prevailed in two sets with 6: 3, 7: 6 (7: 3) and thus provided further evidence of her tireless talent and her will.

Maria, who has the chance in the final to either play against Zheng Qinwen from China or Amanda Anisimowa from the USA, at the same time conquered a place in the history book: she becomes the oldest player in a WTA 500 final at 37 and 312 days. This achievement speaks volumes about her endurance and the fighting spirit, which she demonstrates as a mother of two.

a surprise moment in the semi -finals

Despite the high temperatures of up to 27 ° C, which Keys described humorously as a "beautiful winter day", kept Mary cool head and played with precise slice strokes and strong network game. This homogeneous mix of her game strategies made her a difficult to strike opponent for keys, who in the past against Maria remained unbeaten in three encounters.

A look at the future and challenges for athletes

MARIAS Remarkable career and their rise in professional sports show how much the framework conditions for athletes improve. Since 2018, many competitions have had a return option for players who have become mothers. The "Special Ranking" status, which applies up to three years after the birth of a child, offers women in tennis the opportunity to continue their career despite family obligations. According to sports experts, this development could mean a big step towards equality in sport, since many athletes continue to be faced with prejudices and challenges after the birth of children.

The sports high -guild concentrist Christoph Bertling emphasizes that athletes have to fight outdated pictures of women, while men can often exercise their sports without questioning. It is important that long -term changes are brought about so that professional sports for mothers become a norm. Positive examples such as childcare during the Wimbledon tournament show that such changes are possible.

Maria, who reached the semi -finals in Wimbledon in 2022, has successfully passed her return to the big stage in recent years. The upcoming competition in the Queen’s Club could be another stage on her impressive career path, while it is also a model for many aspiring athletes.

We can be excited to see how the finale ends and are sure that Maria will also do her best there. Their career proves that you can still celebrate great success with resistance and passion even in later sports life.

For more information about Maria's impressive services in London, you can zvw.de and and wtattennis.com, as well as to deeper insights into the challenges for athletes web.de.