Tatjana Maria, Mother of Two, Secures Biggest Career Title at Queen’s Club

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In a stunning display of skill and determination, 37-year-old Tatjana Maria, a mother of two, clinched the WTA 500 HSBC Championships title at the Queen’s Club in London on Sunday. The German qualifier defeated No.8 seed Amanda Anisimova of the United States with a decisive 6-3, 6-4 victory, marking her most significant career achievement to date.

maria’s Historic Win at Queen’s Club

Maria’s victory is especially noteworthy as it marks the return of WTA tennis to the prestigious Queen’s Club for the first time as 1973. Olga Morozova was the previous champion 52 years prior. This win underscores Maria’s resilience and unwavering belief in her abilities, even amidst external doubts about her age and career stage.

Did You Know? Maria is the oldest singles champion on the Hologic WTA Tour since Serena williams won the Auckland title in 2020 at age 38.

The Final Showdown: Maria vs. Anisimova

The final match saw Maria, ranked no. 86 in the world, utilize her signature slice-and-dice game to overcome Anisimova in just 1 hour and 23 minutes. This victory avenged their only previous encounter, where Maria defeated Anisimova in Beijing qualifying back in 2018. Maria’s performance was marked by extraordinary control, committing only three unforced errors in the first set.

Key Moments from the Final

• Maria won 12 consecutive points to establish a 4-1 lead in the first set.
• Anisimova briefly rallied, breaking back to 4-3, but Maria quickly regained control.
• Maria served seven aces throughout the match,securing a 5-3 lead in the second set before closing out the victory.

A Family Affair

The victory was made even more special by the presence of Maria’s family, including her daughters Charlotte (11) and Cecilia (4), and her husband/coach Charles, who cheered her on from the stands. Maria emphasized that the win was a collective achievement, highlighting the importance of family support in her career.

“It’s such a special moment for all of us, like a family