15-Jun-2025 12:59 PM
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London, June 15 (Reporter) Tatjana Maria said her Queen's run has been a "dream come true" after she came through qualifying to reach the final, where she will meet Amanda Anisimova.
The 37-year-old German became the oldest woman to reach a WTA 500 final with a stunning 6-3 7-6 (7-3) victory over Australian Open winner Madison Keys in the last four.
The mother-of-two arrived at Queen's on a nine-match losing streak but has beaten three top-20 players on her way to Sunday's showpiece.
"You always have to keep going. You never can stop, [it] doesn't matter how it goes," world number 86 Maria said.
"I love to play tennis, I love the sport and we live for these special moments - that's why it's amazing."
American eighth seed Anisimova beat Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen 6-2 4-6 6-4 in a gruelling match to reach a first grass-court final, according to a BBC news.
Both players will now bid to become the first women's singles champion at Queen's for 52 years...////...