Staff Reporter.
German qualifier Tatjana Maria upset Kazakh Elena Rybakina, 6-4, 7-6 (4) to move into the semi-finals of the Queen’s at Queen’s Club in London.
Maria (37) ranked No 86 will face American Madison Keys, the second seed.
“It means so much to me,” she said. “It’s like a perfect example to never give up and to always keep going, doesn’t matter what.
“I’m still here and living this dream. I have my family with me and amazing team.”
She added: “I’m super, super proud to be here in the semifinal and I hope in a few years you will see my daughter (aged 11) at the same stage here.”
Earlier, US second seed Keys came from a set down to beat Russian fifth seed Diana Shnaider 2-6, 6-3, 6-4.