The American former junior world number two who has joined Coco Gauff on an exclusive Cincinnati Open list

Hey tennis fans, guess who just joined Coco Gauff in a pretty exclusive club at the Cincinnati Open? Fifteen-year-old Iva Jović has made waves by becoming the fourth player under 18 to win a women’s singles match at this prestigious event since it became a WTA-1000 tournament in 2009. She’s in elite company—joining the likes of Amanda Anisimova, Coco Gauff, and Mirra Andreeva. That’s some serious teenage company!

How did she do it? Jović battled through the qualifying rounds and then held her nerve to beat Argentina’s Solana Sierra 6-3, 7-6 in the first round. A polished performance from a rising star, to say the least! And with her second-round match against Linda Noskova on the horizon, she could be about to make even more headlines.

Let’s just pause for a moment and appreciate this: a 17-year-old making her mark at a WTA-1000 event—it’s thrilling, inspiring, and exactly the kind of fresh energy the sport thrives on. The Cincinnati crowd must be buzzing with excitement!

It’s impossible not to feel a rush of anticipation watching these young talents burst onto the scene. Jović’s achievement is the kind of feel-good story that reminds us why we love tennis—where skill, grit, and a dash of youthful audacity collide under the spotlight.

So, if you’re tuning into the Cincinnati Open, keep an eye on Iva Jović. She’s already grabbed our attention and might just grab more victories—and more of our hearts—if her journey continues. Whether you’re rooting for Coco, Anisimova, Andreeva, or now Jović, there’s something magical about watching the next generation rise.