Tatjana Maria, 103rd in the world, will play her first Grand Slam semi-final at the age of 34. The German climbed into the last four by dismissing 4-6 6-2 7-5 her compatriot Jule Niemeier (WTA 97). She will find another novice at this level of competition, the Tunisian Ons Jabeur (2).
Mother of two, Tatjana Maria had never passed the 3rd round of a Major, already reached at Wimbledon in 2015. She will face Tunisian Ons Jabeur (WTA 2) for a place in the final.
Jule Niemeier (22), who was just playing his second major tournament, seemed to have the game in hand at 4-2 in his favor in the decisive round. But she faltered in the “money time”, missing a final break point at 5-5 before conceding her commitment in the last game.
“I have goosebumps… It’s a dream to live this with my family, my two little girls. Less than a year ago, I gave birth… It’s crazy !” commented Maria before leaving Court no1.
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