Paolini advances to US Open third round after straight-sets win over Jovic; set to face Vondrousova
Italian Jasmine Paolini, the No. 7 seed, moved into the third round at the US Open with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over American teenager Iva Jovic at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
Paolini, who is world No. 8, will next take on former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova. Earlier in the tournament, Paolini had defeated Australian qualifier Destanee Aiava 6-2, 7-6(4) to reach the second round.
Jovic, ranked No. 76, had reached the second round by beating Belarusian Aliaksandra Sasnovich 7-6(6), 6-3 in the first round.
What this means: Paolini’s solid form at Flushing Meadows continues as she eyes a deeper run, leveraging her consistent baseline game and improved serve. Her upcoming clash with Vondrousova, a former Grand Slam winner, will be a test of Paolini’s ability to mix aggression with steadiness.
Context: Paolini has been a two-time Grand Slam runner-up, underscoring her potential to challenge higher-ranked opponents this week. Jovic’s breakthrough at a Grand Slam level shows the depth of rising talents in the American wave.
Overall takeaway: Paolini’s straight-sets win keeps her on track for a possible deep run, while Jovic can take confidence from a new-era breakthrough as she looks ahead to more opportunities on big stages.