American Iva Jovic captured her first WTA Tour-level title on Sunday with a 6-4 6-1 win over Colombia’s Emiliana Arango in the final of the Guadalajara Open.<\/p>\n
The 17-year-old Californian, who entered the WTA 500 hardcourt tournament ranked 73rd, became the youngest player to win the title, and the youngest American to clinch a tour-level crown since Coco Gauff triumphed in Parma in 2021, Reuters reported.<\/p>\n
With the win, Jovic also breaks into the Top 50 when the rankings are released on Monday.<\/p>\n
Arango battled valiantly despite dealing with illness, the 24-year-old saving three set points at 5-3 in the opener and breaking Jovic’s serve twice to stay in contention.<\/p>\n
However, she was unable to capitalize while leading 30-15 in the next game and Jovic closed out the set. The American then dominated the second set, wrapping up the match in just over 90 minutes.<\/p>\n
Jovic had warm words for Arango, who also finished runner-up in Merida in February and is still seeking her first WTA title.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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