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MNN Global · January 26, 2026 · 1 min read

Teenager Iva Jovic set to face Sabalenka in Australian Open quarters

What happened: Eighteen-year-old Iva Jovic, praised by Novak Djokovic as having the potential to be world number one, will play Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open quarter-finals.

Why it matters:

  • Jovic's progress highlights a rising young talent in women's tennis.
  • The match could impact rankings and momentum in a major Grand Slam event.

MNN Take: Jovic's breakthrough at a young age shows the emergence of new competitors in tennis, signalling potential shifts in future rankings.

Sources: BBC Sport