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Iva Jovic, 17, Claims Guadalajara WTA 500 Title, Vaults to No. 36

The American becomes the youngest tour-level champion of 2025.

Overview

  • Jovic defeated Emiliana Arango 6-4, 6-1 in the final after grinding through four three-set matches to reach the title match.
  • The win awards 500 ranking points and moves her from No. 73 to a projected No. 36.
  • She collected a $164,000 champion’s check, lifting 2025 earnings to $826,978 and career prize money beyond $1 million.
  • Coverage reported that Arango was ill during the final, a circumstance Jovic acknowledged in her remarks.
  • Public praise followed from figures including Rick Macci and Nick Kyrgios, and she has direct entry into the WTA 1000 China Open starting September 24.