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Janice Tjen Advances to Chennai Open Final After Tense Semifinal Win

Tjen's resilience shines in final set. Birrell awaits in Sunday's title match.

In this image I can see two are playing the game table tennis.
In this image I can see two are playing the game table tennis.

Janice Tjen Advances to Chennai Open Final After Tense Semifinal Win

Janice Tjen is set to play in the final of the Chennai Open after a hard-fought semifinal victory. The tennis star from the Netherlands will face Kimberly Akimbo on Sunday, following her impressive win over Lanlana Tararudee.

Tjen's journey to the final began with a tense semifinal match against Tararudee. The Thai player had been impressive, notching up 12 aces in her previous match. However, Tjen managed to turn the tables, winning in two sets, both decided by tiebreakers. The Dutch player showed remarkable resilience, saving three break points in the second set to keep her hopes alive.

In the other semifinal, Kimberly Akimbo secured her place in the final by defeating Joanna Garland. Meanwhile, in the doubles semifinals, Storm Hunter and Monica Niculescu emerged victorious, defeating Mai Hontama and Aikio Omae.

Janice Tjen's win over Lanlana Tararudee has set up an exciting final at the Chennai Open. She will now face Kimberly Akimbo on Sunday, with both players eager to claim the title.

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