Janice Tjen advanced to the Round of 64 at the Madrid WTA tournament with a commanding 6-4, 6-2 victory over Alina Charaeva on Wednesday. The Indonesian converted five of eight break point opportunities while Charaeva’s nine double faults proved costly in the 106-point encounter on clay.
Tjen seized control early, winning the opening set 6-4 before accelerating in the second. Her second serve proved particularly effective, winning 56% of those points compared to just 25% for Charaeva. The Russian managed to convert only two of five break chances, unable to match Tjen’s consistency from the baseline.
After claiming the second set 6-2, Tjen closed out the match having won 62 total points to Charaeva’s 44. The victory marks a successful transition to clay for Tjen, whose recent competitive record had been built entirely on hard courts.
Key Takeaways
- Tjen’s second serve dominance was the decisive factor — she won 56% of second serve points while Charaeva managed just 25%, a 31-percentage-point gap that left the Russian constantly under pressure.
- Charaeva’s nine double faults undermined her service games throughout, more than tripling Tjen’s count of three and handing away free points at critical moments.
- Tjen converted 62.5% of her break point opportunities (5 of 8), while Charaeva managed only 40% (2 of 5), reflecting the Indonesian’s sharper execution in pivotal games.
- The total points tally of 62-44 in Tjen’s favor illustrates a match that was competitive in stretches but ultimately controlled by the winner, who maintained a significant 18-point advantage.
Player Analysis
Janice Tjen
Tjen’s transition from hard courts to Madrid’s clay proved seamless in her opening match. Her serve held up well under pressure — 65% of first serves found their mark, and she won 68% of those points. More impressive was her work on second serve, where a 56% win rate suggests she mixed pace and spin effectively to keep Charaeva off balance. Converting five break points demonstrated composure in the biggest moments, and her four aces provided timely insurance when service games grew tense.
The victory continues a rebuilding phase for Tjen, who entered Madrid with a 4-6 record over her last ten matches. Winning this opening round on an unfamiliar surface could provide the confidence boost needed to extend her run deeper into the tournament.
Alina Charaeva
Charaeva’s match unraveled on serve, where nine double faults sabotaged any chance of building momentum. Her 56% first serve percentage left her relying too often on a second delivery that Tjen attacked ruthlessly, winning three-quarters of those points. The Russian showed some fight by creating five break point chances, but converting only two wasn’t enough to offset the five breaks she conceded going the other way.
The 25% success rate on second serve points is unsustainable at this level — it meant that nearly every time Charaeva missed a first serve, Tjen held a significant advantage in the point. With only three aces to her name, Charaeva lacked the firepower to compensate for the errors, and the match slipped away in the second set.
Match Statistics
| Janice Tjen | Stat | Alina Charaeva |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Aces | 3 |
| 3 | Double Faults | 9 |
| 65% | 1st Serve % | 56% |
| 68% | 1st Serve Points Won | 60% |
| 56% | 2nd Serve Points Won | 25% |
| 5/8 | Break Points Won | 2/5 |
| 62 | Total Points Won | 44 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Janice Tjen vs Alina Charaeva at Madrid 2026?
Janice Tjen defeated Alina Charaeva 6-4, 6-2 in the Round of 128 at the Madrid WTA tournament on April 22, 2026.
How many double faults did Alina Charaeva hit against Janice Tjen?
Alina Charaeva committed nine double faults compared to three for Janice Tjen, a significant disparity that contributed to her straight-sets loss.
What was Janice Tjen’s second serve win percentage against Charaeva?
Janice Tjen won 56% of her second serve points, while Alina Charaeva won just 25%, a 31-percentage-point gap that proved decisive in the match.
Who won the Madrid 2026 Round of 128 match between Tjen and Charaeva?
Janice Tjen won the match 6-4, 6-2, advancing to the Round of 64 at the Madrid WTA tournament.
What’s Next
Tjen advances to the Round of 64, where she’ll face another qualifier or the winner of the next Round of 128 match. This win marks her first recorded clay court victory in recent competitive play, and she’ll look to build on this solid start as the Madrid draw unfolds.
