Indonesian women tennis player Janice Tjen just put Indonesia on the global stage again. The 23-year-old star claimed the Hobart International 2026 title on Saturday. So, how did Janice’s journey unfold, and what did it take for her to secure this impressive victory?
Competed in the women’s doubles
Janice competed in the women’s doubles event, was teaming up with Poland’s Katarzyna Piter. The duo officially took the court at the WTA 250 Hobart International that held in Australia.
Their run through the tournament was nothing short of impressive. In the round of 16, Janice/Piter faced Australia’s Osborne/Da Silva Fick. The result came out on top for them in a three-set battle, 3-6, 6-4, 10-5.
Next up, in the quarterfinals, they went head-to-head with Ninomiya/Kichenok and again clinched victory in three sets. Then, in the semifinals, the Indonesian-Polish pair faced Hozumi/Wu and won in straight sets.
”These wins gave Janice and Piter the momentum and confidence they needed heading into the final.”
In the final, they went up against the Belgian-Czech pair, Kempen/Siskova. Surprisingly, Janice/Piter won in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2. In the end, the duo secured their second title together, marking another milestone in their partnership.
A flawless start to the year
Janice’s victory felt incredibly special for Indonesia. However, this new title is also hugely personal for her. It marks a major step up in her career, highlighting both her significant ranking rise.
Last year, she made a massive jump in the rankings. The 23-year-old officially in the world’s top 100. Her outstanding performance didn’t stop there, now, she’s bringing home her first WTA 250 title.
But that’s not all, Janice’s performance is also sparking more interest in tennis in Indonesia. The country has had amazing players in the past, like Yayuk Basuki, Angelique Widjaja, and Christopher Rungkat. Now, Janice is stepping into the spotlight as the new face of Indonesian tennis.
”Keep flying high, Janice!”
