Madrid Open 2026: Aldila/Janice Halted in Quarterfinals After Fierce Three-Set Duel

The journey of Indonesian Women's Doubles Aldila Sutjiadi/Janice Tjen at the Madrid Open 2026 came to a halt in the quarterfinals. They suffered a dramatic defeat to the German-Russian pair Laura Siegemund/Vera Zvonareva. 

In a tightly contested duel at Park Manzanares, Aldila/Janice succumbed 7-5, 5-7, 8-10 at this WTA 1000-level tournament.

Despite failing to advance to the semifinals, Aldila and Janice's performance demonstrated high competitiveness at one of the most prestigious events on the global tennis calendar.

The match began promisingly for the Indonesian representatives. Aldila/Janice played aggressively and briefly led 2-1 in the first set before maintaining momentum to close it out 7-5.

That confidence carried into the second set. Aldila/Janice appeared solid and stood on the verge of victory when leading 5-4. However, their opponents' experience proved decisive at the crucial moment.

Siegemund/Zvonareva mounted a comeback, seizing three consecutive games to reverse the score to 7-5, forcing a decisive third set.

The final set grew increasingly tense as both pairs exchanged pressure, with the score locked at 3-3. Match Result hinged on a nerve-wracking final point.

Ultimately, Siegemund/Zvonareva emerged victorious 10-8, securing their Madrid Open semifinal berth.

Despite elimination, Aldila/Janice's Madrid achievement deserves recognition. Earlier, they convincingly defeated Spain/United States pair Cristina Bucsa/Nicole Melichar-Martinez 6-4, 6-2 in the Round of 16.

This result provides valuable momentum for Aldila Sutjiadi/Janice Tjen heading into upcoming clay-court tournaments. Their competitive Madrid showing signals positive prospects for future WTA Tour campaigns.