Queens 2026: Maria advocates for respect after wildcard exclusion
Tatjana Maria, the defending champion at Queen's Club, criticized the tournament for not granting her a wildcard entry after she had to go through qualifying. Last year, she became the first women's singles champion at Queen's in 52 years, but this year she had to win qualifying matches to compete. Maria, ranked 52nd in the world, expressed disappointment that she was not given direct entry despite her success, highlighting the perceived lack of respect for past champions.
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