Magda Linette turns the WTA ranking upside down with her title in Chennai
Magda Linette has finished the year in the best possible way by winning the WTA 250 Chennai 2026 title, taking advantage of her status as the third seed. She was able to overcome Janice Tjen, the main contender for the title, in the final with a score of 5-7 6-1 6-4, overcoming the suspension of the match this Sunday due to the terrible air quality in the Chinese city and causing a seismic shift in the WTA rankings.
At 34 years old, this Polish player, who became a semifinalist at the Australian Open in 2023, has added her third career title in Chennai, following the titles won in New York in 2019 and in Prague in 2024. This is a clear demonstration that it is also possible to achieve a triumphant longevity.
Champion in Chennai! 🏆 Magda Linette comes from a set down to defeat Tjen 5-7, 6-1, 6-4 and take the title! #ChennaiOpen https://t.co/SQR1gC5tdO
— wta (@WTA) November 9, 2026
This success for the Polish player allows her to improve a whopping 25 positions in the WTA rankings, finishing the year at world number 43 and dreaming of competing for a seeding spot at the Australian Open if she can achieve a good start to the season. In short, Magda Linette is a great player who is regaining her laurels and dreams of leveraging this flow of confidence to continue growing in 2027 and emerging as a dangerous veteran.
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