Chennai, Nov. 9 -- Poland's Magda Linette produced a spirited comeback to defeat defending champion and top seed Janice Tjen of Indonesia 5-7 6-1 6-4 and clinch the women's singles title at the WTA 250 Chennai Open here on Monday.
The final, originally scheduled for Sunday evening, was postponed to Monday after persistent rain delayed proceedings. Heavy smog and poor visibility subsequently made playing conditions unsuitable.
The third seed recovered impressively after losing a closely-fought opening set. She dominated the second set before holding her nerve in a competitive decider to seal the fourth singles title of her career.
Tjen, who had won the previous edition of the tournament last year, was bidding to become the first player to successfully defend the Chennai Open crown.
Linette, meanwhile, finally ended her title drought, winning her first tournament in more than two years. She had won the Prague Open in July 2024.
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