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Janice Tjen Returns to Defend Title as Top Seed at Chennai Open 2026
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News18•09-10-2026, 18:15
Janice Tjen Returns to Defend Title as Top Seed at Chennai Open 2026
- •Indonesian tennis star Janice Tjen will return to Chennai as the top seed to defend her title at the third edition of the Chennai Open International Women's Tennis Championships 2026.
- •The WTA 250 event, recognized as India's highest international women's ranking tennis tournament, is scheduled from November 2 to 8 with support from the Tamil Nadu government.
- •This marks the first time an Asian player will hold the top seed position in the history of the tournament.
- •The main draw features players representing 22 countries, showcasing a truly global lineup of tennis talent.
- •Janice Tjen, ranked 49, will face strong competition from top-seeded contenders including Austria's Lilli Tagger and Thailand's Lanlana Tararudee.
Key Questions Answered
The third edition of the Chennai Open International Women’s Tennis Championships 2026, a WTA 250 event, will be played in Chennai from November 2 to 8, 2026.
Indonesian tennis player Janice Tjen, ranked 49th, will return to Chennai as the top seed to defend her title. This marks the first time an Asian player will be the top seed in the tournament.
Lilli Tagger from Austria is the second seed, followed by Lanlana Tararudee from Thailand as the third seed, with Panna Udvardy of Hungary and Magda Linette of Poland also competing.
