A tennis sensation is brewing, and her name is Janice Tjen! This Indonesian star has just claimed the WTA 250 Hobart International 2026 doubles title, alongside her Polish partner, Katarzyna Piter. It's a remarkable achievement, and one that has tennis fans buzzing with excitement.
Janice and Katarzyna's dominance was on full display as they swept past Magali Kempen and Anna Siskova in a thrilling two-set match, 6-2, 6-2. The victory secured their place at the top of the podium at the Hobart International Tennis Centre in Australia on January 17, 2026. This is the second time these dynamic duo have teamed up to win a WTA Tour title, having previously conquered the Guangzhou Open in China last year, also a 250-level event.
Janice's excitement was palpable as she reflected on their success, "I'm overjoyed! This is our second collaboration, and it's been an incredible experience. We've had a blast and so far, we've dominated in both tournaments we've played together."
But here's where it gets interesting... Janice and Katarzyna aren't done yet! They're set to reunite for the doubles event at the prestigious 2026 Australian Open, starting next week. Their first-round opponents will be the formidable host duo, Daria Kasatkina and Arina Rodionova, on January 20. It's a tough draw, but these ladies are ready for the challenge.
And this is the part most people miss... Janice isn't just a doubles specialist! She's also competing in the women's singles sector, and her first-round opponent is none other than Leylah Fernandez, the 22nd seed from Canada and a finalist at the 2021 US Open Grand Slam. Talk about a tough draw!
"We're hoping to keep the momentum going at the Australian Open," Janice said. "Today's match was our most consistent performance, and we're thrilled with the result."
This title marks Janice's first win of the year and her fourth overall on the WTA circuit. Last year, she dominated the women's singles at the Chennai Open and claimed the women's doubles championship at both the Guangzhou Open and Chennai Open. Her success has put her in the same league as Indonesian tennis legend, Yayuk Basuki, who won the women's doubles title at the Hobart International in 1996.
So, what do you think? Is Janice Tjen the next big thing in tennis? Will she continue her winning streak at the Australian Open? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
