History of Janice Tjen in Timeline

Janice Tjen is an Indonesian professional tennis player. She achieved a career-high WTA singles ranking of No. 80 on October 20, 2025, and a doubles ranking of No. 154 on October 13, 2025. She is currently the highest-ranked singles player from Indonesia.

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May 2002: Janice Tjen's Birth

On May 2002, Janice Tjen was born. She is an Indonesian professional tennis player.

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2002: Reference to Angelique Widjaja's WTA Final

In September 2025, upon reaching the final at the São Paulo Open, it was noted that Tjen was the first Indonesian player to reach a WTA final since Widjaja in 2002.

2003: Reference to Angelique Widjaja's Wimbledon Win

In August 2025, upon winning her first round match at the US Open, it was noted that Tjen was the first Indonesian woman to win a Grand Slam match since Angelique Widjaja at the 2003 Wimbledon Championships.

2004: Reference to Angelique Widjaja's US Open Appearance

In August 2025, upon qualifying for the US Open main draw, it was noted that Tjen was the first Indonesian player in a major since Angelique Widjaja at the 2004 US Open.

2004: Reference to Angelique Widjaja's Quarterfinal

In September 2025, upon reaching the quarterfinals at the São Paulo Open, it was noted that Tjen was the first Indonesian woman to reach a WTA quarterfinal since Angelique Widjaja at the 2004 Wismilak International.

2019: ASEAN School Games Debut

In 2019, Tjen made her debut in multi-sport event at the 2019 ASEAN School Games in Semarang, Central Java, and she won a gold medal in singles and silver medal in doubles.

2020: Billie Jean King Cup Debut

In 2020, at age 18, Tjen made her Billie Jean King Cup debut against China at the 2020-2021 Asia/Oceania Group I qualifying in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

2021: Billie Jean King Cup Debut

In 2020-2021, at age 18, Tjen made her Billie Jean King Cup debut against China at the Asia/Oceania Group I qualifying in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

2021: Transfer to Pepperdine University

In 2021, Tjen transferred to Pepperdine University to further develop her tennis skills, after initially playing at the University of Oregon.

2022: Bronze Medal at the Asian Games

In 2022, Tjen represented Indonesia at the Asian Games and won the bronze medal in doubles, partnered with Aldila Sutjiadi.

2024: Graduation from Pepperdine University

In 2024, Tjen graduated from Pepperdine University with a degree in sociology.

August 2025: US Open Debut

In August 2025, Tjen qualified for her first Grand Slam main draw at the 2025 US Open after defeating Aoi Ito. She then defeated Veronika Kudermetova in the first round, marking the first Grand Slam match win for an Indonesian woman since 2003. Tjen lost in the second round to Emma Raducanu.

September 2025: WTA 250 Debut and Final

In September 2025, at her WTA 250 debut at the São Paulo Open, Tjen reached the quarterfinals, semifinals and then the final, becoming the first Indonesian woman to reach a WTA final since 2002. She ultimately lost the final to Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah.

October 2025: Career-High WTA Rankings

In October 2025, Janice Tjen achieved a career-high WTA singles ranking of world No. 80 on October 20, and a doubles ranking of No. 103 on October 27.