Magda Linette upset Janice Tjen to win the 2026 Chennai Open on Monday, then dedicated the trophy to her grieving homeland. The Polish No. 3 seed honored victims of Saturday's mass shooting in Kraków, saying it was hard to celebrate while her country mourned.
Magda Linette Ousts Janice Tjen From Chennai Open Final
Linette outlasted top seed and defending champion Janice Tjen 5-7, 6-1, 6-4 in a final pushed back a day by weather. The result marked her fourth career title and capped a grueling week, as she survived a marathon opener against qualifier Aliona Falei and rallied from a set down in later rounds.
The run also ended a rough stretch in which she had won just one of her previous 10 matches. At her ninth career final, Linette avenged a painful 2022 defeat at the same event, where she had led 4-1 in the deciding set.
Linette Honors Poland Shooting Victims in WTA Win
The victory came amid national grief. A gunman opened fire in Kraków’s Main Market Square on Saturday, killing six people and wounding 15.
"As much as I'm so happy, it's hard to celebrate because of what happened in Poland, in Kraków," said the world No. 43.
"I just want to say that my heart and wishes are with all the victims and those who are hurt. In those tough moments we can really thank and appreciate one another and give that person next to us an extra hug today."
Officials classified the attack as an act of terror, and Poland declared two days of national mourning. Linette made clear her thoughts remained back home while lifting the 2026 Chennai Open trophy in India.
