Iva Jovic vs Jasmine Paolini Preview & Prediction | 2026 Ningbo Open | Round of 16

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Iva Jovic meets Jasmine Paolini in the round of 16 in the 2026 Ningbo Open at the Yinzhou Tennis Center in Ningbo, China.

Ranking points: WTA 500

Start date/time: 21 October 2026 at 4:00 am

Venue: Yinzhou Tennis Center, Ningbo, China

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

Tickets: Juss Sports app

Iva Jovic vs Jasmine Paolini prediction

Iva Jovic will do battle with Jasmine Paolini for a fourth time when they lock horns in Ningbo.

The American trails 2-1 in the head-to-head but did shock the Italian at the Australian Open in their most recent clash earlier this year.

Much has changed since January, with Jovic now the favourite and the player enjoying a superb overall season.

It’s been a tough 2026 for Paolini, but she has been looking more consistent since a solid run at Wimbledon. 

It’s sure to be a feisty affair, but we can’t look beyond Iva, whose trajectory continues on an upward path.

Iva Jovic vs Jasmine Paolini tip: Iva Jovic to win