When it comes to feminism in sports and thinking of figures who have fought to show that motherhood can be compatible with elite sports, the name Tatjana Maria is not the first to come to mind for the general public. This should change because the German continues to honor tennis at 37 years old, and her story deserves to be told.
Regardless of the outcome in the final of WTA 500 Queen's 2025, what is clear is that this week is historic for Tatjana Maria. Her Guadianesque career has led many fans of this sport to not hold her in the esteem and consideration she deserves. To put it into context, it is enough to mention that she was a Wimbledon 2022 semifinalist, has won WTA titles on grass like in Mallorca, is a mother of two daughters, aged 12 and 4, and plays a tennis as elegant as it is lethal on grass.
- Maria was a Wimbledon semifinalist in the edition that did not award points for the WTA ranking
At 37 years old, the German has her best ranking record at position 42 on the WTA ranking, a result of the Wimbledon edition where she reached the semifinals, which did not award points. A supreme injustice for a woman who is once again demonstrating how her spectacular serve, prodigious hand at mid-court, and backhand slice from another era have a place in the dominant world of merciless ball strikers.
"I'm still here," said the German after defeating Keys, chaining her fourth consecutive victory against players of the caliber of Leylah Fernandez, Muchova, and Rybakina. If there is someone who can be called a specialist, it is Tatjana Maria, a woman who promises thrilling emotions leading up to Wimbledon 2025 and who structures her achievements based on love for tennis and family. "We travel year-round with our daughters, which makes it special to continue being active," said a proud mother of herself and her loved ones. She will aim for the title at Queen's but, above all, she will strive to continue giving masterclasses on how to play on grass.
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