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Poland's Linette dethrones Janice of Indonesai, annexes WTA Chennai Open singles title

Chennai, Nov 9 (UNI) Down by a set, Magda Linette of Poland staged a remarkable come back, quelled a spirited challenge in the decider, dethroning Janice Tjen of Indonesia 5-7, 6-1, 6-4 to annexe the Singles title in the WTA Chennai Open tennis tournament on Monday.
In the singles final, which was deferred to today due to heavy rains last night, the Polish third seed completed the turnaround in two hours and 43 minutes, converting her first championship point to claim her fourth career WTA singles title and first of the 2026 season.
Switzerland’s Simona Waltert and Naima Karamoko lifted the doubles title, signing off their fine run with a 6-2, 6-0 win against the Indian duo of Vaishnavi Adkar and Rutuja Bhosale in the title clash last evening. The Indian pair had become the first all-Indian combination to reach a WTA Tour doubles final.
The single summit clash was a keenly contested one with Tjen winning the first set, become Linette came out with all guns firing in the second, before knotting up the keenly contested decider. The match began at a high intensity, with Tjen showing the form that gave her the title in Chennai last year. The 24-year-old Indonesian, currently ranked World no. 75, edged a closely contested opening set 7-5. Linette, ranked number 68 in the world, responded emphatically in the second, raising her level to take the set 6-1 and force a decider.
The turnaround was another demonstration of Linette’s resilience across the tournament. The 34-year-old Pole, who reached a career
high ranking of World no.19 in March 2023, came from a set down in each of her last three matches in Chennai to claim the title.
Linette’s all-round game was central to her turnaround. She served effectively, struck strong and deep groundstrokes, and was equally assured at the net with her volleys and smashes. A key tactical feature was the depth she generated with her shots to counter Tjen’s backhand slice, preventing the Indonesian from using it to disrupt rallies and dictate play. The players also had to contend with particularly hot conditions in Chennai.
The deciding set saw Linette move ahead 3-1 after breaking Tjen’s serve. The Indonesian fought back, breaking Linette in the 6th game to level the score at 3-3. However, the Pole immediately regained the advantage with another break in the seventh game.
The 2023 Australian Open semi-finalist then showcased her touch and excellent court coverage drawing Tjen forward with a deft drop shot, pushing her back with a lob and again drawing her cloe to the net with another drop shot. She finally closed out the match, finishing the rally with a down the line backhand winner. Serving at 5-4, she led 40-0 and earned three championship points. There was no more drama as she converted the first to complete a hard fought victory.
The final was the first meeting between the two players on the WTA Tour. Tjen had arrived in Chennai looking to defend the title that brought her maiden WTA singles crown in 2025. That victory made her the first Indonesian woman in 23 years to win a WTA singles title. She reached a career-high ranking of World no. 35 in August 2026 and today added a second title to her record.
Linette received the winner's purse of USD 37,390 (Rs.35.13 lakh) and 250 ranking points, while runner-up Tjen took home
USD 22,125 (Rs.20.78 lakh) and 163 ranking points.
The doubles pair of Waltert and Karamoko received a prize of USD 13,000 (Rs.12,35,000) and 250 ranking points, while the Indian duo earned USD 7,650 (Rs.7,26,000) and 163 ranking points.
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