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Tjen Stuns Fernandez at Australian Open, Mboko Advances in Doubles Play

Indonesia’s Janice Tjen delivered a major upset at the Australian Open on Tuesday, defeating Canada’s Leylah Fernandez in straight sets, while Victoria Mboko continued her strong showing in doubles action. The victories mark a significant moment for both players as the tournament progresses.

Tjen’s ascent Continues with Fernandez Upset

Janice Tjen, the No. 1 women’s player in Indonesia, continued her impressive rise with a stunning 6-2, 7-6 (1) victory over the 22nd-seeded Leylah Fernandez of Canada. The 23-year-old Tjen, who has already secured one WTA singles title and three doubles championships, demonstrated the enhancement predicted by her coaches after reaching No.53 in the WTA singles rankings in november.

The match, lasting one hour and 43 minutes, saw Tjen control the pace with a powerful serve and aggressive net play. Statistically, tjen finished with four aces, 17 winners, six double faults, and 27 unforced errors. Fernandez, despite her seeding, struggled to find her rhythm, recording two aces, 16 winners, five double faults, and 28 unforced errors.

A key factor in Tjen’s success was her ability to capitalize on break point opportunities. She converted four of seven break points,and won four of ten return games,compared to Fernandez’s two of eight break points and two of ten return games. Tjen will now face Karolina Pliskova of Czechia in the next round.

Did you know? – Leylah Fernandez reached the U.S. Open final in 2021, becoming the youngest Canadian to reach a Grand Slam final. This loss to Tjen marks a significant setback in her Australian Open campaign.

Mboko and Jovic Secure Doubles Victory

In women’s doubles action, Victoria mboko of Toronto, the only Canadian woman to win her first-round singles match, teamed up with American Iva Jovic to defeat Ulrikke Eikeri of Norway and Ingrid Neel of Estonia 7-5, 6-3. The pair completed the victory in one hour and 31 minutes.

Mboko and Jovic showcased a dominant performance on serve, securing three aces and winning 70% of their points on first serve. They also excelled in return games, winning four of ten, while Eikeri and Neel managed only two of ten. Mboko and Jovic committed four double faults,and won 61% of their points on first serve.

Mboko and Jovic will now advance to face the winners of a match between Romania’s Sorana cirstea and Russia’s Anna Kalinskaya against the fourth-seeded pairing of Elise Mertens of Belgium and Shuai Zhang of China.

Pro tip – In doubles, a strong first serve percentage is crucial. Mboko and Jovic’s 70% first serve percentage allowed them to dictate play and put pressure on their opponents.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 19, 2026.

Expanded News Report:

Why: The Australian Open continued Tuesday with notable upsets and advancements in both singles and doubles play.
Who: Indonesia’s Janice Tjen upset canada’s Leylah Fernandez in singles, while Victoria Mboko (Canada) and Iva Jovic (USA) won their doubles match.
What: Tjen defeated Fernandez 6-2, 7-6 (1) in a one-hour, 43-minute match. Mboko and Jovic defeated Ulrikke Eikeri and Ingrid Neel 7-5, 6-3 in one hour and 31 minutes.
How did it end?: Tjen’s aggressive play and ability to convert break points led to her victory over the higher-seeded Fernandez. Mboko and Jovic dominated