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Published Jun 23, 2026Updated Jun 23 Major1
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Indonesian tennis pair Janice Tjen and Aldila Sutjiadi advance to Nottingham Open 2026 semifinals
Indonesian doubles pair Janice Tjen and Aldila Sutjiadi defeated Kolodziejova and Maleckova 6-1, 6-2 to reach the semifinals of the Nottingham Open 2026, a WTA 250 grass-court tournament in England.
Quick Facts
- Advanced to semifinals
- Won quarterfinal match
- Defeated opponents in straight sets
- Dominated with superior performance metrics
- Janice Tjen
Indonesian doubles tennis players Janice Tjen and Aldila Sutjiadi advanced to the semifinals of the Nottingham Open 2026 on Wednesday, June 17, after a dominant quarterfinal victory on grass courts in Nottingham, England. Seeded third in the WTA 250 tournament, the pair defeated Miriam Kolodziejova and Jesika Maleckova with a straight-set triumph of 6-1, 6-2 in just 57 minutes.
Janice and Aldila controlled the match from the outset, winning four consecutive games early in the first set. WTA statistics showed the Indonesian team excelling in first-serve points and return of serve. Although Kolodziejova and Maleckova briefly disrupted their rhythm by winning one game, Janice and Aldila responded decisively with two straight games to secure the opening set.
The pair maintained their momentum into the second set, committing only one double fault while their opponents made five. This strong performance propelled them into the semifinals, where they will face the winner of the other quarterfinal between top seeds Storm Hunter and Caty McNally or Maia Lumsden and Harriet Dart.
The victory continues an impressive run for both players. Last year, Janice and Aldila won WTA titles in Suzhou, China and Chennai, India. Janice is pursuing her third doubles title of the 2026 season, having already won WTA 250 Hobart with Katarzyna Piter and WTA 125 Birmingham with Talia Gibson earlier in the year.
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Why This Matters
This victory marks a significant milestone for Indonesian tennis on the WTA professional circuit, showcasing the competitive strength of Tjen and Sutjiadi as a doubles team. Their dominant performance and seeding advancement in a prestigious grass-court tournament enhance Indonesia's visibility in international women's tennis and demonstrate their potential to capture major titles, which could inspire grassroots development in the sport within Indonesia.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 17, 2026
WireJanice Tjen and Aldila Sutjiadi defeated Miriam Kolodziejova and Jesika Maleckova 6-1, 6-2 in the quarterfinals of Nottingham Open 2026
Jun 17, 2026
WireJanice and Aldila advanced to the semifinals of Nottingham Open 2026