After a gruelling week of tennis at the WTA 250 event in Chennai, we have our finalists, with No. 1 seed Janice Tjen set to take on No. 3 seed Magda Linette for the title. A packed crowd is expected, as the final will also bring the long-running Asian swing to a close, with the 2026 season nearing its end. As always, we here at LWOT will provide an in-depth prediction for the final, but who do you think will come out on top?
WTA Chennai Final Prediction
Janice Tjen vs Magda Linette
Head-to-head: First meeting
Both of these players play their best tennis from the back of the court, yet employ quite different styles. Janice Tjen relies on her court craft and variety, with her game built around her heavy backhand slice. She has played solid tennis in Chennai so far, dropping just one set on her way to the final.
Magda Linette, on the other hand, is more of a traditional counterpuncher, staying on the baseline to redirect shots and absorb incoming pace. The Pole is a player who tends to remain on the defensive, a playstyle that has served her well throughout the tournament. Now, she will have to take her counterpunching game up against Tjen’s variety.
This match will likely come down to which player can dictate play from the back of the court. Linette will look to make this a battle of linear shots, while Tjen will rely on disrupting her opponent’s contact points and drawing her towards the net whenever she gets the opportunity. Ultimately, Tjen has played the better tennis so far this week. If she remains confident from the baseline in the final, she should edge this contest, which is likely to be tightly contested.
Prediction: Tjen in 3
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