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Jovic, 18, sets up Sabalenka quarter-final in Melbourne

Jovic, 18, sets up Sabalenka quarter-final in Melbourne

Summary

Iva Jovic, an 18-year-old American tennis player, will face Aryna Sabalenka, the world number one, in the Australian Open quarter-finals. Jovic won her match against Yulia Putintseva 6-0, 6-1, while Sabalenka defeated Victoria Mboko 6-1, 7-6. Both players are performing strongly with no set losses in the tournament so far.

Key Facts

  • Iva Jovic, 18, will play against Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open quarter-finals.
  • Jovic won her match against Yulia Putintseva with a score of 6-0, 6-1.
  • Sabalenka, the world number one, defeated Victoria Mboko 6-1, 7-6.
  • Jovic had previously beaten a top 10 player, Jasmine Paolini, in the tournament.
  • Jovic turned 18 in December and is the 29th seed in Melbourne.
  • Sabalenka is aiming for her fourth straight final in Melbourne, having previously won the tournament in 2023 and 2024.
  • Both Jovic and Sabalenka have not lost a set in this year's Australian Open tournament.

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