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Janice Tjen news
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The gist
Janice Tjen saved two match points to beat Viktorija Golubic in a 3-hour, 14-minute Cincinnati thriller. The Indonesian now faces No. 6 Mirra Andreeva in the third round.
Background
Janice Tjen, ranked 37th, is an Indonesian tennis player who has had a season of mixed results but is finding rhythm on hard courts, her favorite surface. She spent two weeks at home after Wimbledon and was excited to return to hard courts. In Cincinnati, she is making her debut at the tournament and has reached the last 32.
How it unfolded
- Aug 15, 2026Tjen is scheduled to face Viktorija Golubic in the Round of 64 at the Western & Southern Open.
- Aug 16, 2026Tjen defeats Golubic 7/6(8), 5/7, 7/5 in a 3-hour, 13-minute match, saving two match points.
- Aug 17, 2026Tjen is set to play Mirra Andreeva in the third round, her debut at the tournament.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- WTA reported that Tjen saved two match points in a 3-hour, 14-minute blockbuster, highlighting her resilience.
- Player
- Tjen said she is 'very, very excited' to be back on hard courts and looks forward to another chance against a top 10 player.