diff --git a/src/systray.py b/src/systray.py
index 5113c897e..9fca28963 100644
--- a/src/systray.py
+++ b/src/systray.py
@@ -207,6 +207,7 @@ class Systray:
 				else:
 					self.plugin.roster.new_chat(
 						self.plugin.roster.contacts[account][jid][0], account)
+					acc['chats'][jid].set_active_tab(jid)
 					acc['chats'][jid].window.present()
 		if event.button == 3: # right click
 			self.make_menu(event)