Janice Tjen Pushes Fifth Seed to the Limit at WTA 500 DC Open
- 31 Jul 2026 08:13 WIB
- Voice of Indonesia
Poin Utama
- Janice Tjen fell in a tense three‑set battle, losing 6‑1, 3‑6, 6‑7 to fifth seed Anna Kalinskaya at the DC Open.
- Despite defeat, Janice impressed by beating Rebecca Sramkova earlier and pushing Kalinskaya to a 9‑7 tiebreak.
RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Indonesian tennis player Janice Tjen delivered another strong performance on the WTA Tour despite falling in a three-set battle at the World Tennis Association (WTA) 500 Mubadala DC Open, gaining valuable experience ahead of the North American hard-court swing and the upcoming US Open.
Janice Tjen was eliminated in the round of 16 after losing 6-1, 3-6, 6-7 to fifth seed Anna Kalinskaya of Russia in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, July 30, 2026, according to the WTA. She pushed Kalinskaya to the limit before bowing out in the dramatic three‑set battle.
Janice, who had advanced to the round of 16 after defeating Slovakia’s Rebecca Sramkova, started strongly by racing to a 5‑0 lead and sealing the opening set 6‑1, Antara reported. Kalinskaya responded in the second, leveling the match with a 6‑3 win.
The deciding set turned into a tense contest lasting two hours and 19 minutes. Tjen rallied from behind to lead 5‑4, forcing a tiebreak, but Kalinskaya held her nerve to edge it 9‑7 and secure victory.
Despite the defeat, Janice's spirited performance underscored her growing presence on the WTA Tour, showing resilience against one of the tournament’s top contenders. ***
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