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Veteran Champion Maria Denied Wildcard as LTA Prioritizes Brits

6/9/2026

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Maria, the 52-ranked champion and oldest WTA 500 winner, was denied a wildcard.
Laura Robson said all wildcards will go to British players, naming Katie Boulter (73), Fran Jones (98), Harriet Dart (160) and Mika Stojsavljevic (261).
Maria told reporters that a champion should automatically receive a wildcard for the following year.
An LTA spokesperson said the association gives wildcards to British players to develop careers and grow the game.

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Maria, the 52-ranked champion and oldest WTA 500 winner, was denied a wildcard.
Laura Robson said all wildcards will go to British players, naming Katie Boulter (73), Fran Jones (98), Harriet Dart (160) and Mika Stojsavljevic (261).
Maria told reporters that a champion should automatically receive a wildcard for the following year.
An LTA spokesperson said the association gives wildcards to British players to develop careers and grow the game.