Today January 23, 2026, 06:38 AM
Today January 23, 2026, 06:38 AM
American tennis player Iva Jovic was eliminated from the 2026 Australian Open following a confirmed second-round loss to Italy’s Jasmine Paolini. The match took place on Thursday in Melbourne during the women’s singles competition.
Tournament officials recorded Paolini as the winner after a straight-sets victory, bringing Jovic’s run at the season’s first Grand Slam to an end. The result advanced Paolini into the next round of the draw.
Jovic, who entered the tournament ranked outside the top tier, had progressed past her opening-round match earlier in the week. Her second-round appearance marked her deepest confirmed run at the 2026 Australian Open.
Paolini, seeded inside the top 10, maintained control throughout the match under warm daytime conditions. Officials confirmed there were no reported injuries or medical interruptions during play.
The match was completed on schedule, with no delays related to weather or court conditions. Tournament organizers updated the official draw shortly after the conclusion of play.
The Australian Open continues through its scheduled rounds in Melbourne, with women’s singles matches proceeding as planned. No further statements regarding Jovic’s participation in upcoming tournaments were issued at the time of publication.
Sources
Tennis.com
The Age
Australian Open
