Linette Defeats Tjen in Three-Set Thriller to Claim Chennai Open 2026, Dedicates Win to Victims of Kraków Mass Shooting
Linette ended a more than two-year title drought after rallying past defending champion Janice Tjen in three sets.
- On Monday, Poland's Magda Linette defeated Indonesia's Janice Tjen 5-7, 6-1, 6-4 to win the WTA 250 Chennai Open singles title, securing her fourth career crown.
- Persistent rain, heavy smog, and poor visibility forced officials to postpone the final from Sunday evening to Monday. Tjen, the defending champion, sought to become the first player to successfully defend the crown.
- Linette secured her fourth career singles title, ending a title drought lasting more than two years. She dominated the second set after recovering from the opening set loss.
- This was the final edition of the WTA 250 Chennai Open as the tournament transitions to lower-tier competition. Organizers plan to stage WTA 125 events in Chennai beginning in 2028.
- Indian players achieved notable milestones at the tournament. Vaishnavi Adkar and Rutuja Bhosale reached the WTA Tour doubles final, while Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi advanced to the singles quarterfinals.
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Janice Tjen finished the 2026 season as runner-up at the Chennai Open, failing to win a singles title but winning three doubles titles throughout the year.
Linette defeats Tjen in three-set thriller to claim Chennai Open 2026, dedicates win to victims of Kraków mass shooting
Magda Linette, the third-seeded Pole, didn’t have much to complain about in the end as she beat reigning champion Janice Tjen 5-7, 6-1, 6-4 in a thrilling final on Monday to claim her fourth Tour-level title and first since Prague (2024).
Chennai Open final should've been played before Diwali fireworks: Champion Linette
Magda Linette backed postponing the Chennai Open final but said it should have been played before Diwali fireworks began. Her victory over defending champion Janice Tjen ended a title drought of more than two years.
Linette Claims Chennai Open Crown After Comeback Win
Poland's Magda Linette defeated defending champion Janice Tjen of Indonesia in a spirited comeback to win the WTA 250 Chennai Open women's singles title on Monday. The final was postponed due to rain and poor visibility. Linette secured her fourth career singles title, ending a two-year drought, while Indian players also made notable achievements in doubles and singles.
Janice Tjen failed to defend her 2026 Chennai Open title after losing in three sets to Magda Linette. The Indonesian finished as runner-up.
Indonesian tennis player Janice Tjen failed to defend her 2026 Chennai Open title after losing to third seed Magda Linette in the final. Janice had to admit defeat to the Polish player in a three-set battle with a score of 7-5, 1-6, 4-6. The final of the WTA 250 tournament was originally scheduled for Sunday night. However, rain and poor air quality due to Diwali fireworks led to the match being postponed until Monday morning. Janice, the top se…
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