Maria Advances to Finals After Defeating Keys in straight⁣ Sets

Updated June 14, 2025
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Maria secured a spot in the‍ finals after a straight-sets victory over Keys, currently⁢ ranked No. 8 in ⁣the world. The tennis star celebrated with her husband, Charles-Edouard, and their eldest daughter, Charlotte, after the win. Their youngest daughter,Cecilia,remained asleep in⁣ her stroller during the festivity.

Keys, despite her strong grass-court record with ⁣three titles won on British ⁢soil, struggled against Maria’s slice-heavy game. Maria ⁢immediately pressured Keys’ serve, breaking through in the fourth game ⁢and confidently securing the first set.

The second set ‍was tightly contested, with both players saving break points, leading to a tie-break. Unforced errors from Keys gave Maria four match points, and she capitalized⁢ on the second when Keys missed a shot at the net.

“I⁢ cannot believe it, it’s a dream ‍come true,” Maria⁤ told the crowd⁤ after the match. “I could not wish for a better tournament to be in the final and I’m so proud. I love to be here ⁤with my family, my team. It makes it so special that we live this dream together.”

Maria, who took two maternity⁤ breaks from the WTA Tour, reached the Wimbledon ‍semi-finals in 2022, just a year after cecilia’s birth. Her family travels with her on tour; her husband serves as⁢ her coach, and Charlotte is⁤ often seen on the practice courts. ⁣Maria’s family plays a meaningful role in her success.

What’s next

Maria will now prepare for the‍ finals, carrying the⁣ momentum from her victory and the support of her family⁤ as she ⁢aims for the ‍championship title. She wrote “OMG finals” on the camera⁢ lens, expressing her excitement⁤ for the upcoming match.