BBC Sport · Sep 15, 2025
Jovic, 17, wins first WTA title in Mexico
Image caption, Iva Jovic reached the second round of the US Open last monthAmerican Iva Jovic became the youngest player to win a WTA title this season by beating Emiliana Arango 6-4 6-1 in the Guadalajara Open final.
Jovic picked up at the title aged 17 years and 283 days - replacing Mirra Andreeva (17 years and 299 days) as the youngest to win a WTA tournament in 2025.
She is also the youngest American to clinch a tour-level crown since Coco Gauff triumphed in Parma in 2021.
Jovic entered the tournament ranked 73 in the world and has climbed up to a career-high 36, having began 2025 at 206.
She converted six of 11 break points and saved six of nine to see off her Colombian opponent.