Wimbledon 2022 - Tatjana Maria battles back from set down to beat Jule Niemeier to reach semis at age of 34

Tatjana Maria battled back from a set down to beat compatriot Jule Niemeier 4-6 6-2 7-5 and reach the semi-finals of Wimbledon at the age of 34. Niemeier led for much of the contest but a double fault count in the double figures and a startling number of unforced errors repeatedly helped her opponent back into the match. Ad/> In contrast Maria, the world No.

103, held her nerve in the match's tightest moments to hold serve, break serve and take the crucial games. Wimbledon'Sorry to kick out a Brit' — superb Niemeier ends Watson's dream run03/07/2022 AT 14:52 The two Germans tearfully embraced at the net after a remarkable match and an impressive showing from both players at Wimbledon. How Maria made first Grand Slam semi It was Niemeier who took the upper hand from the start, breaking her compatriot in the first game before holding serve.

Maria fought off another break of serve in the third game of the first set as Niemeier missed a break point, but the 22-year-old held serve to restore her two-game lead despite four double faults in her opening three games. Kyrgios to appear in court over common assault allegation Wilander 'pretty convinced' Federer will return to Wimbledon The pair held serve once more with Maria yet to muster a break point as Niemeier won a remarkable 100 per cent of points on her second serve. Maria kept the set alive with a rapid hold thanks to four big serves, but her young opponent grabbed the set with a backhand winner on serve.