Carlos Alcaraz v Alex de Minaur, Alexander Zverev v Learner Tien, Aryna Sabalenka v Iva Jovic, Coco Gauff v Elina Svitolina, day 10 scores, schedule, draw, times, how to watch
Women’s top seed Aryna Sabalenka needs little introduction to Australian Open fans as she wins the title at Melbourne Park in 2023 and 2024. However, less is known about her opponent, American Iva Jovic, who is the first to appear on Rod Laver Arena today at 11.30am.
So let’s give you a brief background information. The 18-year-old right-hander was born in California and is ranked a career-high 27th.
American Iva Jovic competes with Aryna Sabalenka in midfield today.Credit: Getty Images
She made her debut at all four majors last year but failed to advance past the second round at the Australian Open, French Open and US Open. He lost in the first round at Wimbledon. It will be her first time playing against Sabalenka.
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One of the biggest influences on his career to date has been his father, Bojan, who moved to the United States from Serbia in 2003.
“He taught me the style of tennis he wanted me to play,” Jovic said this week. “You know, he’s not an official coach or anything, but I think he instilled in me the right mentality and just playing with good intentions, and I think that’s what brings success in the long run.
“He’s one of my biggest supporters. He believes in me so much. That’s why he thinks I can always win, no matter who I play against or how big the match is. I’m very lucky to have a family that not only looks at me as a tennis player, but also wants me to be happy. That’s their ultimate goal.”
However, you will not see Bojan Jovic in the stands today. After the first tour, he returned to Los Angeles to work. He and Jovic’s mother, Jelena, manage pharmacies.
