At the 2025 Queen’s Club Championships, Madison Keys and Tatjana Maria will meet in the women’s semi-final on Saturday, with Keys aiming to advance to the final and Maria hoping to secure a breakthrough victory that has eluded her against the American. This WTA 500 event marks a major milestone for both, as Key’s Queen’s Club Championships semi-final appearance raises hopes for another title run.

Overview of Tatjana Maria’s Remarkable Run

Starting from the qualifying rounds, 37-year-old Tatjana Maria has delivered an impressive series of performances to reach the semi-finals of this prestigious grass-court tournament. Her path has included wins over two former Grand Slam finalists, Leylah Fernandez and Karolina Muchova, before upsetting Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion.

Maria’s match against Rybakina was a test of resolve, as she saved 10 out of 12 break points while converting three of five break opportunities on Rybakina’s serve, sealing the victory in 1 hour and 45 minutes. These consecutive wins over top-20 players mark Maria’s best tour-level performance since 2023, and her first deep run at a WTA 500 or higher level event since reaching the Wimbledon semifinals three years ago. Now, Maria looks to notch a top-10 scalp en route to her first title since April 2023.

Madison Keys’ Path to the Semi-Final

Madison Keys, seeded second and ranked world No. 8, had a first-round bye and then advanced by defeating Anastasia Zakharova 6-3, 6-2 in the second round. Her quarter-final was a hard-fought comeback win over Diana Shnaider, where Keys lost the first set 2-6 but rallied to take the next two, 6-3, 6-4, demonstrating resilience and determination.

This marks Keys’ fourth semi-final appearance of 2025 and her first since Indian Wells in March, where she was ultimately stopped by Aryna Sabalenka, ending a 16-match winning streak. Keys boasts a 30-7 record this season and has excelled against lower-ranked opponents, including a near-perfect 11-1 record against players ranked outside the top 50.

Comparing Previous Encounters Between Keys and Maria

The pair has met three times previously, with Madison Keys winning each match, including two straight-sets victories at the 2017 US Open and 2015 Wimbledon, and a close three-set victory at Charleston in 2019. Despite this head-to-head dominance, they have not faced off since 2019, making this their first meeting on grass courts in a decade.

Keys aims to extend her unbeaten streak in their encounters to 4-0, while Maria seeks her first victory over the American. The upcoming match will test Maria’s ability to disrupt Keys’ rhythm with her variable pacing and unpredictable shot-making, adding a layer of complexity to the contest.

Tournament Results So Far

Tatjana Maria’s results:

First round: defeated Leylah Fernandez 7-6(4), 6-2

Second round: defeated Karolina Muchova 6-7(3), 7-5, 6-1

Quarter-final: defeated Elena Rybakina 6-4, 7-6(4)

Madison Keys’ results:

First round: bye

Second round: defeated Anastasia Zakharova 6-3, 6-2

Quarter-final: defeated Diana Shnaider 2-6, 6-3, 6-4

Expectations for the Semi-Final Battle

Despite Maria’s admirable surge through the draw, the consensus leans toward Keys extending her winning streak in their meetings. Her strong serve, consistent baseline power, and experience at this level provide her with the tools to likely close the match in straight sets. However, Maria’s ability to shift the momentum with her strategic variety makes this a contest that could challenge Keys.

A victory for Keys would place her in the final against either Zheng or Anisimova, offering a chance to claim her 11th WTA title at Queen’s Club. For Maria, a win would mark an important breakthrough and reinvigorate her bid for further titles this season.