LONDON – Madison Keys was directly shocked by 37-year-old Tatjana Maria in the Queen’s semi-finals on Saturday.
Maria, a mother of two, beat Case 6-3, 7-6 (3) in four meetings with the open champions of the Australian rule.
She is the oldest singles finalist on the WTA Tour since 2020, when Serena Williams won the 38-year-old Oakland Classic.
“You always have to keep going. You never stop; it’s okay,” she said. “I love playing tennis, I love the sport, we live for these special moments.”
No. 86 Maria, a former Wimbledon semifinalist, overturned the No. 8 key and hit 10 A but failed to rest.
Keys, No. 2 seed, and Zheng Qinwen, withdrew from the No. 8 Amanda Anisimova, who lost to the United States 6-2, 4-6, 6-4.
Anisimova and Maria last met seven years ago.
“It’s incredible to see what she’s doing, her family is so adorable, and it’s incredible to see her kids everywhere,” said Aninimova. “It’s really special for her and it’s going to be a great final.”
