Madison Keys loses to 37-year-old qualifier at Queen's Club
LONDON — Madison Keys was stunned in straight sets by 37-year-old qualifier Tatjana Maria in the Queen's Club semifinals on Saturday.
Maria, a German mother of two, beat Keys 6-3, 7-6 (3) for her first career victory in four meetings with the reigning Australian Open champion .
Queen's is a grass-court tournament players also use to prepare for Wimbledon later this month.
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