Iva Jovic and the reasons to see in her the great star of the short-term future

Solid foundations in a base camp from which to face the ascent to the summit. That's what Iva Jovic has managed to build in 2025, surpassing all expectations in her progression. Standing out at a young age is increasingly challenging, even in women's tennis, but the American shows credentials of a great star. Will she have a definitive breakthrough in 2026?

In her first full season competing at a professional level throughout the year, Iva Jovic has reached all Grand Slam finals and emerged as the champion in a WTA 500 event like Guadalajara. These achievements are more than enough to see her as a tennis player with a bright future. What is even clearer is that we are witnessing the development of a star when considering her competitive attitude on the court, her still-to-be-developed potential, work ethic, and love for tennis.

"I have a lot to improve. I need to move better to be more effective in defensive situations, work extensively on my slice backhand to vary the pace, and prioritize enhancing my serve." This is how Jovic assessed, in an interview with ClayTennis, all that she needs to do to establish herself in the elite. It speaks volumes when an 18-year-old girl already ranked among the world's top 35 is so clear about the areas where her tennis can improve, indicating a well-structured mindset and love for the sport.

Iva Jovic is clear about what she needs to improve to break into the elite

Iva is not just about power and relentless pursuit of winners. While she indeed possesses a powerful forehand, she needs to make it more consistent, whereas her backhand is like a glove. What characterizes the American is her tactical intelligence, the ability to vary heights and consistencies from the baseline. All this will experience a significant qualitative leap if she manages to refine the details she pointed out.

"I have learned a lot about myself this year. I have my routines, I am organized, and I feel I have made a big leap in terms of physical condition. I am ready to set myself very ambitious goals," explains a young player whose parents are pharmacists and never tried to pressure her, despite being aware that their daughter was a child with a special talent. With Djokovic and Sabalenka as great role models, the American sees herself reflected in the style of Bencic.

Her work ethic is impeccable, and those who know her point to this aspect as key to her current and future success. "I can't stand losing; it's hell. When I am defeated in important matches, I ask my coach to train and analyze thoroughly what happened. I have learned that if things go wrong, I have to speak less and work harder," stated a young player who will start 2026 in a privileged position to keep evolving.

"Most of my dreams revolve around tennis. I see myself lifting the trophies of the world's most prestigious tournaments, and when I wake up and realize it's not reality, I get sad. Perhaps it is a sign of what is to come in the future," commented Iva Jovic, who wants to follow in the footsteps of Mirra Andreeva as a great example of early success, aiming to break into the top 10 this year and compete for major titles.

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