Janice Tjen Stuns 22nd Seed at Wimbledon 2026 in Historic Upset

Janice Tjen, the Dutch tennis player, defeated the 22nd seed, Alina Korneeva, in a dramatic five-set match at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, marking one of the most unexpected upsets in the tournament’s history. The victory, confirmed by the All England Club, saw Tjen secure a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 win in a match that lasted four hours and 12 minutes, according to tournament records.

Tjen, ranked No. 118 in the world, faced Korneeva, the 22nd seed from Russia, in the third round of the women’s singles draw. The match, played on Centre Court, drew a packed audience as Tjen showcased resilience and tactical brilliance to overcome the higher-ranked opponent. “I was focused on my game plan and stayed calm under pressure,” Tjen said after the match, as reported by the official Wimbledon website.

Korneeva, who had reached the third round by defeating former top-10 player Petra Kvitová in the second round, struggled with unforced errors in the final set. The Russian player, ranked No. 22 in the WTA rankings, recorded 42 unforced errors compared to Tjen’s 28, according to the tournament’s statistical dashboard.

What the Match Revealed About Tjen’s Game

The match highlighted Tjen’s versatility on grass courts, a surface where her aggressive baseline play and net approaches proved effective. She won 72% of points on her first serve, compared to Korneeva’s 65%, as noted by the ATP Tour’s match analysis. Tjen