RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Indonesian doubles pair Aldila Sutjiadi and Janice Tjen stunned sixth seeds Cristina Bucsa and Nicole Melichar‑Martinez with a straight‑sets victory at the Madrid Open 2026, advancing to the quarterfinals in commanding fashion.

Playing at La Caja Mágica in Madrid, Spain, the Indonesian duo sealed a 6‑4, 6‑2 victory in just over an hour, displaying sharp coordination and steady momentum throughout the match.

Aldila said their solid teamwork was the key. “We both played very well today. Our strategy worked from the start, and we managed to keep control until the end,” she told reporters on Monday, April 27, 2026, as quoted by Antara.

The triumph carried extra weight, as it avenged earlier defeats against the Spanish‑American pair. Aldila had fallen to Bucsa and Melichar‑Martinez at the Australian Open while partnering with Giuliana Olmos, while Janice had lost to them at Indian Wells alongside Chan Hao‑ching.

“We already knew their strengths and weaknesses from previous encounters. This time we stayed solid, avoided mistakes, and converted crucial points,” Aldila explained

Statistics underscored their dominance. The Indonesians committed fewer double faults, converted five of nine break points, and landed nearly 67 percent of first serves, winning close to 70 percent of those points. The performance reflected the confidence of the SEA Games 2025 gold medalists, who continue to build momentum on the WTA Tour.

Next, Aldila and Janice will face Vera Zvonareva and Laura Siegemund, who upset top seeds Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani in the round of 16. The matchup promises another test of resilience as the Indonesian pair seeks to extend their breakthrough run in Madrid. ***