American 17-Year-Old Iva Jovic Wins Youngest WTA Title This Season

Seventeen-year-old American Iva Jovic became the youngest player to win a WTA title this season by capturing the Guadalajara Open, defeating Colombia’s Emiliana Arango 6-4, 6-1 in the final. Jovic, ranked No. 73 entering the tournament, broke into the Top 50 for the first time with a career-high ranking of No. 36 following the victory, marking a significant rise from her start of 2025 at No. 206. She surpassed Mirra Andreeva as the youngest singles champion of the year, while also becoming the youngest American to win a tour-level title since Coco Gauff in 2021. Despite Arango's illness and a challenging fight in the first set, Jovic maintained composure to secure the title in just over 90 minutes. Jovic praised Arango’s resilience and sportsmanship, emphasizing the challenges young players face on tour. Her win highlights her rapid development, including prior success in junior Grand Slams and solid performances in Grand Slam main draws throughout the year.