Tatjana Maria's dreams: Wimbledon title and doubles with daughter
Germany's tennis player Tatjana Maria in action against Canada's Leylah Fernandez during their women's singles round of 32 match of the Bad Homburg Open Tennis Tournament. Arne Dedert/dpa
German veteran Tatjana Maria is still dreaming of lifting the Wimbledon trophy but would also like to play doubles with her daughter Charlotte before the end of her career.
"It is my dream to play until we can play a doubles together. That would be really nice if I could play a doubles with Charlotte and end my career that way," Maria said.
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World number 45 Maria is 37 and Charlotte, her older daughter, 11. The two train together regularly, and Charlotte has also started playing in tournaments.
"It is her dream to become the next champion. The kids must want it on their own, and then we help them reach their dreams," Maria said.
Maria was a Wimbledon semi-finalist and is a dark horse this time around after her surprise title at Queen's. She opens on Tuesday at the All England Club against American Katie Volynets.
"Of course my dream is winning Wimbledon, like everyone else," Maria said.
But she also said: "Tennis comes second for me. My familiy is simply the most important thing."
Maria travels with her husband and coach Charles-Édouard and both children on the tennis tour, with younger daughter Cecilia 4 years old.
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