This is the incredible story of Janice Tjen: "Many tell me that my tennis resembles Barty's"

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Tennis never ceases to surprise, and one of the most remarkable developments in recent times is the sudden rise of Janice Tjen. At 23 years old, the Indonesian has transitioned to the professional circuit after her time in NCAA and is exceeding all expectations regarding her progress. Making it through the qualifying rounds of US Open 2025 and winning in the first round have thrust her into the media spotlight.

Each Grand Slam tournament serves as an opportunity to discover emerging talents and inspiring stories of perseverance that enrich this sport. Janice Tjen is already one of the key figures of US Open 2025, showcasing a clearly upward trend on one of the most significant tennis stages in the world.

This young Indonesian athlete has the potential to open up a lucrative new market for our sport, considering her country's population of over 283 million inhabitants and the impact of her progress. Born in May 2002, she started playing tennis to accompany her best friend, with the approval of her parents who didn't want her to spend all her time at home.

- Tjen has the potential to greatly boost tennis in one of the world's most populous countries, Indonesia

She quickly stood out and, as a teenager, made the decision to accept a scholarship offer from the University of Oregon to study sociology due to her tennis abilities. She later transferred to Pepperdine University, completing her studies and graduating with impressive academic and athletic achievements. However, nobody expected that just 15 months later, she would already be making waves in a Grand Slam.

Her ascent to the elite ranks has been rapid and natural, winning three consecutive titles in the last months of the ITF circuit and boasting a record of 100 victories in 113 matches. This success granted her a spot in the qualifying rounds of US Open 2025, emerging victorious against Lepchenko, Chwalinska, and Ito, before defeating Veronika Kudermetova in a significant triumph.

What is most astonishing about her play is its completely unconventional style. Approaching the net, drop shots, sliced shots, changes in trajectory, spin, and speed... In essence, a display of technical skills aimed at challenging the most powerful hitters of the moment. "I've always had a similar playing style, and my coaches at NCAA saw it as a great asset to exploit. Many people tell me that my game is akin to Ashleigh Barty's, and truth be told, I watch videos of her matches to learn from her and better understand her tennis," she explains.

- Janice Tjen had serious doubts about trying her luck in professional tennis, and her coaches convinced her otherwise

"During my college years, I wasn't sure if I should pursue a career as a professional tennis player or seek a job related to my sociology studies. My coaches strongly advised me to give it a shot, at least to try for about two years, and here I am," said a woman who expressed gratitude for her parents' support throughout her development.

The dream continues, and in the second round of US Open 2025, the Indonesian will face one of her matches filled with media interest against Emma Raducanu. "I followed her success here a few years back with great intensity. I was injured and could watch the whole tournament; I feel that she has been a great inspiration for me," concluded Janice Tjen, determined to extend her story of achievement at Flushing Meadows.

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