Iva Jovic vs Janice Tjen Preview & Prediction | 2026 Hobart International | First Round

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Iva Jovic takes on Janice Tjen in Hobart.

Ranking points: WTA 250

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Venue: Hobart International Tennis Centre, Hobart, Australia

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

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Iva Jovic vs Janice Tjen prediction

Iva Jovic arrives in Hobart on the back of an excellent charge to the last four in Auckland. 

The 18-year-old is already knocking on the door of the top 30 and will fancy her chances of another decent run here. 

Her opponent Janice Tjen has been clocking up the wins across lower tiers in the last 12 months, but suffered a disappointing loss to Sonay Kartal in her first outing of 2026 in Auckland. 

Tjen has the firepower to do damage but Jovic has already found a real groove in the past week and should stand up to her billing as the favourite here, particularly as she is making more waves at the highest loeveol at present. 

Iva Jovic vs Janice Tjen tip: Iva Jovic to win