Iva Jovic Powers Past Paolini to Quarterfinals as Ningbo Fans Turn Centre Court Into an Arena!
The 2026 Ningbo Open Round of 16 featured a compelling hard-court showdown, putting American star Iva Jovic face-to-face with Italian standout Jasmine Paolini. Delivering a disciplined 6-4, 6-3 performance, Jovic claimed victory over Paolini on Centre Court, demonstrating exceptional poise and technical execution to seal a spot in the quarterfinals. Spotlight on the Champion: Iva Jovic's Dominant Strategy From the initial games, Iva Jovic displayed tactical maturity. Though Paolini fought hard to disrupt the tempo early on, Jovic maintained her balance, relying on deep, heavy groundstrokes to regain control of the opening set and take it 6-4. The second set developed into a physical baseline duel. Jovic’s serve remained reliable when pressure mounted, allowing her to capitalize on key opportunities while controlling rally depth. Her aggressive baseline positioning continuously pushed Paolini behind the court, preventing the Italian from establishing her signature...