Tatjana Maria completed an incredible run from qualifying to the title as she beat Amanda Anisimova to become the first women’s champion at Queen’s for 52 years.
The 37-year-old German confounded the American world number 15 in a 6-3 6-4 victory.
It capped an astonishing week for the mother-of-two, who dropped just one set across seven matches in nine days.
She has beaten four top-15 players over the past five days, including reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys.
Such is Maria’s longevity that she made her professional debut just a few days before the 23-year-old Anisimova was born.
Maria threw her arms into the air in disbelief as a wide Anisimova forehand confirmed her victory before the two shared a warm hug at the net.
She then darted over to celebrate with Charles, her husband and coach, and her two children – although youngest daughter Cecilia appeared to have slept through the match in her pram.
