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Iva Jovic defends Guadalajara Open title with victory over Stearns
Iva Jovic, the 18-year-old American tennis player, has successfully defended her title at the Guadalajara Open WTA 500. In the final held on September 20, 2026, Jovic defeated compatriot Peyton Stearns with a score of 6-4, 6-2.
Jovic, currently ranked 16th in the world, completed the tournament without dropping a single set. This victory marks her second consecutive title in Guadalajara and her second career WTA trophy. Following this performance, she is expected to rise to a career-high ranking of 13th in the WTA standings.
The final match lasted approximately one hour and 26 minutes. Stearns, ranked 60th, provided resistance in the first set before Jovic secured a crucial break to take the lead. Jovic's dominance continued into the second set, where she maintained control to secure the championship.
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Cristina Bucsa · Guadalajara · Guadalajara Open · Iva Jović · Liudmila Samsonova · Ludmila Samsonova · Magdalena Fręch · Panamerican Tennis Center · Peyton Stearns · WTA
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Jovic defeated Peyton Stearns in the final with a score of 6-4, 6-2. berita.rtm.gov.my · www.essentiallysports.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The final match lasted one hour and 26 minutes. berita.rtm.gov.my
- [● 3 SOURCES] Jovic won the entire tournament without dropping a single set. berita.rtm.gov.my · www.essentiallysports.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 18-year-old American is expected to rise two places in the WTA rankings. berita.rtm.gov.my
- [● 3 SOURCES] Iva Jovic won the Guadalajara Open title for the second consecutive year. berita.rtm.gov.my · www.essentiallysports.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jovic won 73% of her first serves and 62% of her second serves during the final.