Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Jovic Stuns Paolini in Australian Open
Iva Jovic, an 18-year-old American tennis player, won a big match against Jasmine Paolini, who is ranked number 8 in the world, at the Australian Open.
Jovic won the match 6-2, 7-6(3) and is now on a 10-match winning streak.
She received some advice from her idol, Novak Djokovic, before the match.
Paolini had a stomach problem and couldn't play her best.
Jovic will now play Yulia Putintseva in the next round.
Another young player, Victoria Mboko, also won her match, making it a great day for North American teenagers in tennis.
Iva Jovic, 18, defeated world No. 8 Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 7-6(3) in the third round of the Australian Open 2026.
Jovic extended her winning streak to 10 matches in 2026, marking her first victory over a top-10 player.
Paolini struggled with a stomach issue and praised Jovic's maturity and potential.
Jovic received advice from Novak Djokovic before the match, which she found inspiring.
Jovic will face Yulia Putintseva in the fourth round, following another upset by North American teenager Victoria Mboko.
- Who
- Iva Jovic and Jasmine Paolini
- What
- Iva Jovic defeated Jasmine Paolini in the third round of the Australian Open 2026
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Melbourne, Australia
- Why
- To advance to the fourth round of the Australian Open 2026
Iva Jovic
Jasmine Paolini
Match Performance
Iva Jovic
Jovic played aggressively and controlled the play, winning the match 6-2, 7-6(3).
Jasmine Paolini
Paolini struggled with a stomach issue and couldn't perform at her best.
Future Prospects
Iva Jovic
Jovic is on a 10-match winning streak and has a bright future in tennis.
Jasmine Paolini
Paolini acknowledged Jovic's maturity and potential, praising her as a tough opponent.
- Players
- Iva Jovic, Jasmine Paolini
- Match Result
- Jovic won 6-2, 7-6(3)
- Tournament
- Australian Open 2026
- Round
- Third Round
- Jovic's Winning Streak
- 10 matches in 2026
- Paolini's Ranking
- World No. 8
- Paolini's Issue
- Stomach problem
- Next Round Opponent
- Yulia Putintseva
Sources
Australian Open 2026: Aryna Sabalenka Fights Through Sloppy Stretch to Defeat Anastasia Potapova and Reach Fourth Round
Why Turkish fans booed Yulia Putintseva at Australian Open
Australian Open: Big Upset! American teen Iva Jovic knocks out Jasmine Paolini
Australian Open: Alcaraz, Sabalenka headline day six, Medvedev through after five-setter
Aus Open: Top seeds Alcaraz, Sabalenka produce contrasting 3rd round wins (round-up)
