Peyton Stearns vs Janice Tjen Preview & Prediction | 2026 Italian Open | First Round

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Peyton Stearns meets Janice Tjen in the first round in the 2026 Italian Open at the Foro Italico.

Ranking points: WTA 1000

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Venue: Foro Italico, Rome, Italy 

Surface: Outdoor clay

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

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Peyton Stearns vs Janice Tjen prediction

Janice Tjen’s lack of clay-court experience could provide Peyton Stearns with the opportunity of a mini upset in Rome.

The Indonesian world number 40 sits nine places higher than the American in the rankings, but has only played three top-tier matches on the dirt so far in her career.

The 23-year-old is also in a mini slump with just one win from her last seven outings.

Stearns has been inconsistent since her title in Austin but has picked up some wins on clay and is statistically at her strongest on the surface, which all points to the American having the edge.

Peyton Stearns vs Janice Tjen tip: Peyton Stearns to win