Tatjana Maria is a German professional tennis player known for her unique slice backhand and unwavering determination. A late bloomer on the WTA Tour, she reached her first Grand Slam semifinal at Wimbledon in 2022 at the age of 34, becoming the oldest woman to reach that stage since Billie Jean King in 1975. A mother of two, Maria is admired for balancing her career with family life and for her inspiring perseverance on the court. She has won two WTA singles titles and consistently defied expectations throughout her career, proving that age is just a number in the world of professional tennis.