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Janice Tjen Wins Chennai Open for Maiden WTA Title

The victory ends a 23-year wait for an Indonesian woman to lift a WTA singles trophy.

Overview

  • Tjen defeated Australia's Kimberly Birrell 6-4, 6-3 in the final at SDAT Stadium in Chennai.
  • The 23-year-old is projected to rise to a career-high No. 53 after ending 2024 ranked No. 578.
  • She is scheduled to play the doubles final with compatriot Aldila Sutjiadi against top seeds Storm Hunter and Monica Niculescu.
  • Birrell reached the final after saving match points in her semifinal as she works to regain a top-100 ranking.
  • The title crowns a rapid ascent fueled by dominant ITF results and a recent WTA 125 triumph in Jinan.