Who is Iva Jovic? America’s 18 year old tennis star who stunned Melbourne before falling to world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka

​​Iva Jovic is an 18-year-old American tennis player who reached the Australian Open quarterfinals before losing to world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. Despite the defeat, Jovic impressed with big wins, calm play, and mature words off the court. Her strong start to 2026 shows she is a real rising star.