RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Indonesian tennis player Janice Tjen is set for another test of resilience as she will open her campaign at the National Bank Canadian Open 2026 in Toronto against Russia’s Liudmila Samsonova.

The first-round clash, scheduled for Tuesday, August 4 at 01.50 Jakarta Time, marks their third meeting this season, with Janice determined to reverse her record after two straight-set defeats.

Arriving from the WTA 500 Washington, Janice is looking to harness the speed and rhythm of North American hard courts to challenge Samsonova’s consistency.

Victory would propel her into a second-round showdown with Grand Slam champion Barbora Krejcikova, offering a chance to make a statement on one of the WTA’s biggest stages.

The draw in Toronto is packed with marquee names, setting up potential blockbusters in the later rounds. The lower half could feature a quarterfinal between second seed Elena Rybakina and former US Open champion Naomi Osaka, both proven contenders on hard courts.

Beyond Janice’s challenge, the tournament boasts a stellar lineup including world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, and rising star Mirra Andreeva.

Eleven Grand Slam winners are competing, though defending champion Victoria Mboko is sidelined by injury, while Wimbledon 2026 champion Linda Noskova returns to action for the first time since her triumph at the All England Club.

For Janice, the Canadian Open is more than just another stop on tour. It is also an opportunity to test herself against the world’s elite and prove she belongs among them. With Samsonova standing in her way, the match offers both a challenge and a chance to spark a breakthrough moment for Indonesian tennis. ***