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Janice Tjen

Janice Tjen is an Indonesian professional tennis player born in Jakarta on 6 May 2002.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Janice Tjen is an Indonesian professional tennis player born in Jakarta on 6 May 2002. She turned professional in 2018 and has won WTA singles and doubles titles, reaching career-high rankings in the top 40 in both disciplines. She became the first Indonesian woman in 23 years to win a WTA singles title at the 2025 Chennai Open.

Early life and background

Janice Tjen was born in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 6 May 2002. She is a right-handed player who turned professional in 2018.

College tennis career

Before her professional breakthrough, Tjen played college tennis in the United States. She represented the University of Oregon and later Pepperdine University. Her collegiate career helped launch her rise on the professional circuit.

Professional career

Tjen's breakthrough came in 2025, when she climbed rapidly in the rankings. She won her first WTA singles title at the 2025 Chennai Open, becoming the first Indonesian woman in 23 years to win a WTA singles title. She also achieved success in doubles, winning WTA doubles titles. Her career-high singles ranking is world No. 36, achieved on 23 February 2026, and her career-high doubles ranking is world No. 41, achieved on 4 May 2026.

International representation

Tjen has represented Indonesia in international competitions. She won a bronze medal in women's doubles at the 2022 Asian Games, partnering with Aldila Sutjiadi. In Billie Jean King Cup play, she has compiled an 8–2 win–loss record.

Key facts

  • Won her first WTA singles title at the 2025 Chennai Open, becoming the first Indonesian woman in 23 years to do so.
  • Reached career-high WTA rankings of No. 36 in singles (February 2026) and No. 41 in doubles (May 2026).
  • Played college tennis for the University of Oregon and Pepperdine University.
  • Has an 8–2 record in Billie Jean King Cup competition for Indonesia.
  • Won a bronze medal in women's doubles at the 2022 Asian Games.
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Canadian context

Janice Tjen’s relevance to Canadian readers is primarily through international tennis competition, including Grand Slam events and WTA rankings that are followed in Canada. She has also faced Canadian opposition in professional play, which may interest Canadian tennis audiences.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Janice Tjen?
Janice Tjen is an Indonesian professional tennis player known for winning WTA titles and for her rapid rise in the world rankings.
When was Janice Tjen born?
She was born on 6 May 2002.
What is Janice Tjen's highest singles ranking?
Her career-high WTA singles ranking is world No. 36, achieved on 23 February 2026.
What is Janice Tjen's highest doubles ranking?
Her career-high WTA doubles ranking is world No. 41, achieved on 4 May 2026.
What was her biggest title achievement?
She won the 2025 Chennai Open singles title, becoming the first Indonesian woman in 23 years to win a WTA singles title.
Did Janice Tjen play college tennis?
Yes. She played college tennis in the United States for the University of Oregon and Pepperdine University.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janice_Tjen
    Supports: Birth date, Indonesian nationality, career-high rankings, WTA titles, Billie Jean King Cup record, and Chennai Open milestone.
  2. WTA Tennis — https://www.wtatennis.com/players/328818/janice-tjen
    Supports: Birthplace, birth date, first WTA singles title, and college tennis background.
  3. International Tennis Federation — https://www.itftennis.com/en/news-and-media/articles/itf-class-of-2025-janice-tjen/
    Supports: Breakthrough season, first Indonesian woman in years to win a WTA title, and year-end ranking context.
  4. Wikipedia Bahasa Indonesia — https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janice_Tjen
    Supports: Asian Games 2022 bronze medal in women’s doubles and ranking details.
  5. BBC News Indonesia — https://www.bbc.com/indonesia/articles/ce37qvevkd4o
    Supports: Rise through college tennis, Wimbledon breakthrough, and Indonesian tennis history context.