Supermum qualifier Tatjana Maria stuns Queen’s as 160/1 qualifier becomes oldest WTA title winner since Serena Williams

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SUPERMUM Tatjana Maria was tipped to win Wimbledon after becoming the first Queen of Queen’s since 1973.

The German qualifier, 37, sensationally won the female singles title – which returned after a 52-year absence – by beating American Amanda Anisimova 6-3 6-4 at the Baron’s Court club.

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Tatjana Maria became the Queen of Queen’sCredit: EPA

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Maria, 37, was sensational all week at the Queen’s ClubCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
In front of packed crowds, Anisimova, 23, said: “Tatjana, what an incredible week. So special. Congrats to you and your beautiful family.

“I wouldn’t be surprised if I see you in the Wimbledon final as you really had me running out there.”

Maria is the oldest player to claim a WTA title since Serena Williams, then 38, was successful in Auckland in 2020.

The slice specialist went into this week’s event a distant 160/1 for the title having come through qualifying.

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Maria – who has two young daughters – made the Wimbledon semi-finals in 2022 and she said: “I enjoyed every second here. A pleasure to play here.

“It’s Father’s Day and my husband is really, really special. An amazing husband and coach. To our beautiful girls, I love you both.

“When we arrived, my little daughter said: ‘Wow, that’s a nice trophy, so big.’

“I said: “Let’s go for the trophy.’ We will celebrate. Whatever it is, I guess they’ll want to eat some nutella.”