Updated On: 20 January, 2026 02:48 PM IST | Melbourne | AFP
Janice Tjen made history as the first Indonesian in 28 years to win an Australian Open match, defeating 22nd seed Leylah Fernandez 6-2, 7-6(7/1) to reach the second round. The 23-year-old world No. 59 celebrated the win in front of family and cheering Indonesian fans.
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Indonesia’s Janice Tjen PIC/AFP
Janice Tjen called it "special" after she pulled off an upset to become the first Indonesian to win a match at the Australian Open in 28 years on Tuesday. Unseeded Tjen stunned Canadian 22nd seed Leylah Fernandez 6-2, 7-6 (7/1) to surge into the second round in Melbourne and add to her growing list of milestones.
Tjen, who this time last year was ranked 413 but is now the world number 59, is the first Indonesian to win a match at the major since Yayuk Basuki in 1998. "I'm very happy to be a part of history and be able to get a win here for Indonesia," said the 23-year-old. "It was special, especially being able to do it in front of my family here and there were a lot of Indonesians, and my close friends are also here."