Seventeen-year-old Iva Jovic closed her dream week in Guadalajara, empowering the past Emiliana Arango of Colombia, 6-4, 6-1, on Sunday to capture her WTA title.
The southern California native, ranked at no.73, broke three times in a row to close a narrow opening set, then prevailed in the stretch, breaking serve six times in general and recovering the last four games to close the competition in one hour and 34 minutes.
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In 17 years and 283 days, Jovic becomes the youngest player to win a Tournament in 2025, exceeding Dubai Mirra Andreeva champion with 16 days. She will make her debut on Monday, growing to no.36.
“You told so much war and gave people a show,” Jovic Arango told the trophy ceremony, before praising the 24-year-old for her kindness. “It’s not easy to start in the tournament when you’re young … But people like Emiliana make it easier and always have a smile on their face.”
Jovic also showed her war, winning three three-three-determination in her five matches in Mexico.
It joins a growing wave of fresh faces in the elite. According to WTA, eleven other players hit the top 50 in 2025:
- McCartney Kessler (13 Jan)
- Ashlyn Krueger (27 Jan)
- Olga Danilovic (27 Jan)
- Tomorrow (May 5)
- Jaqueline Cristian (June 9)
- Sonay Cartal (June 9)
- Maya Joint (June 30)
- Jessica Bouzas Mana (July 14)
- Hailey Baptiste (July 14)
- Lois Boisson (July 21)
- Victoria Lill (August 11)
Teens continue to make their mark in 2025. They remain unclear in the final this season, improving a 7-0 combined in 2025. Five different players have contributed to candidacy:
- Victoria is a pocket (Montreal)
- Maya Interny (Rabat, Eastbourne)
- Mirria Andva (Indian Wells, Dubai)
- Tanantinaa Rakotoman Rajaonah (São Paulo)
- Watt (Guadalajara)
