Janice Tjen Exits Wimbledon in Second Round After Three-Set Battle

Indonesian tennis star Janice Tjen's singles campaign at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships concluded in the second round after a hard-fought three-set loss to Daria Kasatkina on Wednesday, July 1. The match, held in London, lasted two hours and 37 minutes.

Tjen showed early promise, taking the first set to a tiebreak and ultimately winning it 7-6(5). She displayed composure, rallying from a 1-5 deficit in the tiebreak to secure the set. However, the momentum shifted dramatically in the second set as Kasatkina, ranked world No. 65, increased her pressure, breaking Tjen's serve twice to win the set 6-1 and force a decider.

The final set saw both players exchange early breaks. Kasatkina ultimately capitalized on a crucial break in the eighth game to gain the upper hand, closing out the match with a 6-4 victory. Statistically, Kasatkina proved more effective on her first serve, winning 70 percent of those points compared to Tjen's 60 percent. Kasatkina also dominated at the net, winning 90 percent of her net points.

While Tjen recorded 27 winners to Kasatkina's 37, she also made more unforced errors (40 to 37). Kasatkina was also more efficient with her break points, converting five of eight opportunities, while Tjen managed only two of ten. Despite her elimination from the singles draw, Tjen's performance marks a positive debut at Wimbledon, having reached the second round.

Janice Tjen remains at the All England Club to compete in the women's doubles event alongside her Indonesian partner, Aldila Sutjiadi. They are scheduled to face the British pair Harriet Dart and Maia Lumsden in their opening match on Thursday, July 2.