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Iva Jovic earns career-high WTA ranking after Guadalajara Open victory

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Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Iva Jovic earns career-high WTA ranking after Guadalajara Open victory

Summary

Iva Jovic won her second WTA title at the Guadalajara Open, defeating Peyton Stearns in the final. This victory allowed her to reclaim points lost from last year's title defense and climb to a career-high ranking of world number 13. At 18 years old, Jovic is now just 1,199 points shy of the top 10. Despite a solid performance at the US Open, where she reached the fourth round, Jovic fell to 16th in the rankings before her success in Guadalajara. She will take a week off before competing at the China Open beginning September 30.

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By the Numbers

•Jovic won the Guadalajara Open, marking her second title in this tournament.
•She defeated Peyton Stearns in the final to secure the victory.
•Jovic's ranking rose to world number 13 after the win.
•She is currently 1,199 points behind 10th-ranked Marta Kostyuk.
•Jovic will compete next at the China Open starting September 30.

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10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Iva Jovic’s new career-high ranking confirmed after winning the Guadalajara Open

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Iva Jovic has been rewarded for defending her title at the Guadalajara Open. Jovic has won both of her WTA titles in Guadalajara, this year...
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