Defending champion Tjen was largely untroubled during her 6-3, 6-4 victory over USA’s Robin Montgomery. 2022 runner-up Linette had to dig deep for a 2-6, 6-2, 6-3 win over big-hitting Russian Anastasia Zakharova. Tjen and Linette reach contrasting Chennai Open final after straight-set and comeback wins in a dramatic WTA 250 semifinal.