Janice Tjen Breaks Tennis Record, Puan: Symbol Of Awakening Indonesian Female Athletes

Indonesian women's Janice Tjen poses with two trophies after winning ITF W35 Luzhou in Luzhou, China, Sunday (15/6/2025). (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The chairman of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Puan Maharani, appreciated the achievements of Indonesian women's tennis player, Janice Tjen, who managed to advance to the second round of the US Open 2025 qualification. Puan assessed that Janice's achievements were not only a historical record for the world of national tennis, but also a symbol of the rise of Indonesian female athletes in international sporting events.

"As Chairman of the Indonesian House of Representatives and fellow women, I feel proud to see our young athletes being able to make history, matching the achievements of Indonesian tennis legends such as Yayuk Basuki, and inspiring the next generation," said Puan in her statement, Wednesday, August 27.

According to Puan, Janice Tjen's achievements prove that Indonesian women have extraordinary potential to compete at the world level.

"Jenny Tjen's achievement is an inspiration for Indonesian women," he continued.

Puan also considered that Janice's success should be a momentum for the state to provide support to Indonesian female athletes. He also encouraged the government and related parties to continue to provide adequate facilities, training, and support so that national sports achievements can continue to grow, especially from the women's sector.

"Janice Tjen not only brings Indonesia's name in the international arena, but is also an example for girls and teenagers that hard work, discipline, and courage can pave the way for brilliant achievements," said Puan.

Puan added that Janice's success is a reminder to all parties that empowering women in all fields, including sports, is an important investment in the nation's future. Puan said that women are agents of national development through all fields.

"This achievement also strengthens the message that Indonesian women are able to shine and compete on the global stage. Indonesian women must be empowered, through any means or field. And of course women's empowerment must receive support from all lines, including through state policies that open the widest possible space for women," said the former Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture.

As is known, Indonesian tennis player Janice Tjen was in the spotlight in cyberspace after making a surprise by qualifying for the second round of the US Open 2025 grand slam, Monday, August 25 in the morning WIB. Janice Tjen managed to get rid of the 26th place in the world, Veronika Kudermetova with a score of 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.

This result makes Janice Tjen qualify for the second round, and will face British representative Emma Raducanu who once won the US Open 2021 and is ranked 35th in the world.