Magda Linette wins Chennai Open title and dedicates it to Kraków shooting victims
Poland's Magda Linette beat Janice Tjen in the Chennai Open final on Monday, 9 November 2026, and dedicated her fourth WTA Tour title to the victims of the Kraków shooting.
Magda Linette won the Chennai Open by defeating Janice Tjen 5-7, 6-1, 6-4 in the final. The WTA said she dedicated her fourth career title to the victims of a mass shooting in Kraków, where six people died and 17 were injured.
Key takeaways
- Magda Linette defeated Janice Tjen 5-7, 6-1, 6-4 in the Chennai Open final
- The final was postponed by a day due to adverse weather conditions
- Linette dedicated her fourth WTA Tour title to the victims of the Kraków shooting
- Six people died and 17 were injured in the Kraków shooting
- Linette spent 12 hours and 28 minutes on court during the tournament
Poland's Magda Linette won the Chennai Open title, her fourth career title on the WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz, according to WTA Tennis. She defeated Janice Tjen 5-7, 6-1, 6-4 in Monday's final, which had been postponed by a day due to adverse weather conditions.
Linette dedicated the victory to the victims of a mass shooting in Kraków, where a gunman opened fire in a market square. Six people have died, with 17 injured.
Linette said she found it hard to celebrate because of what happened in Poland and offered her heart and wishes to all victims and those who were hurt.
A grueling path to the title
No. 3 seed Linette's week in India began with victory in the longest WTA main-draw match of 2026 so far, a 7-6(3), 5-7, 6-2 marathon over qualifier Aliona Falei in 3 hours and 33 minutes.
She followed that with a straight-sets win over Moyuka Uchijima in the second round. In her last three matches, Linette came from a set down each time. In the quarterfinals, she trailed Mai Hontama 5-3 in the second set and 4-2 in the decider before recovering.
In total, she spent 12 hours and 28 minutes on court during the tournament.
Linette's message
"As much as I'm so happy, it's hard to celebrate because of what happened in Poland, in Kraków," Linette said. "I just want to say that my heart and wishes are with all the victims and those who are hurt.
" She added that she fought from the very first round and was down in almost every single match, saying it took a lot out of her but that she proved something to herself.
About the Chennai Open and what comes next
The Chennai Open is a WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz event. Janice Tjen entered the final as the No. 1 seed and defending champion. Linette's victory marked her fourth career title on the WTA Tour. WTA Tennis did not provide details of Linette's next fixture in the report.
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