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.
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.
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.”
Maria had a tough run to the final, beating former Grand Slam finalists or champions Leylah Fernandez, Karolina Muchova, Elena Rybakina and Madison Keys.
The eventual champion had found herself on the brink in round two, trailing Muchova 7-6 5-4 30-0 before battling back.
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