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Taylah Preston vs Iva Jovic Preview & Prediction | 2026 Hobart International | Semi-Final

by Paul Hassall · January 15 2026, 13:53
Updated January 15 2026, 15:59
Taylah Preston vs Iva Jovic Preview & Prediction | 2026 Hobart International | Semi-Final

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Taylah Preston takes on Iva Jovic 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

Tickets: Visit this link for the latest Taylah Preston vs Iva Jovic ticket information

Taylah Preston vs Iva Jovic prediction

Taylah Preston secured the biggest win of her career as she outplayed top seed Emma Raducanu to reach the semi-finals in Hobart.

The 20-year-old Aussie delighted the home crowd with a dominant 6-2 6-4 win over the underwhelming Brit.

The world number 204 now takes on in-form teenager Iva Jovic for an unlikely place in the final.

The third seed will be another level of threat in comparison to an out-of-form Raducanu. Indeed, the 18-year-old American has been playing scintillating tennis so far in 2026 and continued that theme with a 6-3 6-7 6-2 victory over Magda Linette. 

The underdog will not be overawed but Jovic has reached back-to-back semis now and looks like being a juggernaut that won’t be stopped at this juncture. 

Taylah Preston vs Iva Jovic tip: Iva Jovic to win

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