Tko je Iva Jović? Dob, rang i uspjesi viralne tenisačice (Who Is Iva Jovic? Age, Ranking and Wins of the Viral Tennis Star)

Iva Jovic’s meteoric rise shows no sign of slowing after the 18-year-old American powered to her second WTA final of the young season in Hobart, finishing runner-up to Elisabetta Cocciaretto yet cementing a new career-high ranking of No. 27—already the best ever for a 2007-born player. From Hobart breakthrough… • Jovic survived back-to-back three-set epics, outlasting former top-20 Magda Linette and Australian wildcard Taylah Preston, before falling 6-3 6-4 in Saturday’s championship match. • Her Hobart run lifted her 2026 win–loss record to 7-2 and delivered 305 valuable ranking points, guaranteeing a seed at this week’s Australian Open. Why everyone is talking about Iva Jovic • Fearless power: the Californian averages 118 mph on first serve and cracks forehand winners from anywhere inside the baseline. • Tactical maturity: Jovic “stayed calm, made adjustments, and waited for the level to dip,” she explained after overturning a one-set deficit against Preston. • Youthful momentum: since claiming her maiden WTA 500 title in Guadalajara last September, she owns victories over six top-40 opponents and has risen more than 40 ranking spots. What’s next 1. Australian Open debut as a seed – projected No. 29. A favorable early draw could set up marquee clashes with Emma Raducanu or Ons Jabeur in week one. 2. Sunshine Double targets – Jovic plans to play Indian Wells and Miami, events where fast hard courts amplify her first-strike game. 3. Top-20 goal – her team believes a deep Melbourne run could propel her into the elite sooner than expected. Fast facts • Age: 18 (born December 6, 2007) • Coach: Thomas Gutteridge • 2025 titles: WTA 500 Guadalajara, WTA 125 Ilkley • Career hard-court record: 65–32 (pro level) With a lethal serve-forehand combination, growing self-belief and the cushion of a protected seed, Iva Jovic heads to Melbourne as the breakout name every fan—and every opponent—will be watching.