The US Open has discovered its latest teenage tennis prodigy in 16-year-old Iva Jovic, who shocked the tennis world with a stunning first-round victory over 2023 Australian Open semi-finalist Magda Linette.
Jovic, the youngest player in the women’s draw, earned her spot in the tournament through a wildcard after winning the USTA Girls’ 18s national championship. Her win against Linette not only marks a significant milestone in her young career but also propels her into the global spotlight, along with a $140,000 prize that far exceeds her previous earnings.
Jovic, already a rising star in junior tennis with doubles titles at the Australian Open and Wimbledon, is set to leap up the rankings to 285th in the world. With roots in Serbia and inspired by tennis icons like Novak Djokovic and Belinda Bencic, Jovic remains grounded and focused on improvement as she prepares to face the No. 29 seed Ekaterina Alexandrova in the next round. Her mature approach and determination to refine her game suggest that this is just the beginning of what could be an extraordinary career in tennis.
