Jovic, 17, Wins First Wta Title In Mexico

American Iva Jovic became nan youngest subordinate to triumph a WTA title this play by beating Emiliana Arango 6-4 6-1 successful nan Guadalajara Open final.

Jovic picked up astatine nan title aged 17 years and 283 days - replacing Mirra Andreeva (17 years and 299 days) arsenic nan youngest to triumph a WTA tourney successful 2025.

She is besides nan youngest American to clinch a tour-level crown since Coco Gauff triumphed successful Parma successful 2021.

Jovic entered nan tourney classed 73 successful nan world and has climbed up to a career-high 36, having began 2025 astatine 206.

She converted six of 11 break points and saved six of 9 to spot disconnected her Colombian opponent.

Arango, who was dealing pinch illness, battled difficult successful nan opening group but faded successful nan 2nd arsenic nan lucifer was wrapped up successful 95 minutes.

"You showed truthful overmuch conflict and gave nan group a show," Jovic said.

"It's not easy to commencement retired connected circuit erstwhile you're young... but group for illustration Emiliana make it easier and ever person a grin connected their face."

Jovic featured successful each 4 Grand Slams this twelvemonth - reaching nan 2nd information of nan Australian Open, French Open and US Open, while she exited Wimbledon successful information one.