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Tjen Battles Linette for Chennai Open Crown
9 Nov
Summary
- Janice Tjen and Magda Linette meet in the Chennai Open final.
- This is the first career match between Tjen and Linette.
- Tjen is the top seed, while Linette is the third seed in the tournament.
The Chennai Open final is set to feature top seed Janice Tjen against third seed Magda Linette on Sunday, November 8, 2026. This highly anticipated match will take place at the SDAT Tennis Stadium, with both players aiming to secure their first WTA Tour title of the 2026 season. The match is scheduled for 6:30 PM local time.
Tjen, the Indonesian star, has had a dominant run to the final. She secured straight-sets victories in her early rounds and overcame a deficit in the quarterfinals. Her semifinal performance was also convincing. In contrast, Linette has faced more challenging opponents, requiring her to play three sets in multiple matches to reach this stage of the WTA 250 event.
Notably, this final will be the first-ever career encounter between Tjen and Linette on the WTA Tour. Despite their lack of prior meetings, Tjen is considered the favorite, expected to leverage her powerful serve and backhand against Linette's consistent play.
