Taylor Townsend vs Iva Jovic Preview & Prediction | 2026 Italian Open | Third Round
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Taylor Townsend meets Iva Jovic in the third round in the 2026 Italian Open at the Foro Italico.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Foro Italico, Rome, Italy
Surface: Outdoor clay
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
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Taylor Townsend vs Iva Jovic prediction
Iva Jovic faces another fellow American after a gutsy win over McCartney Kessler.
The teenage talent edged her compatriot 7-6 7-6 to set up a second career meeting with Taylor Townsend, who secured an impressive 6-3 7-5 victory over Marie Bouzkova.
World number 96 Towsend won their maiden encounter in straight sets in an Indian Wells qualifier back in 2024, but Jovic is an entirely different proposition two years on and is playing the type of top-class tennis that should see the 16th seed be too strong in this one.
Taylor Townsend vs Iva Jovic tip: Iva Jovic to win 2-0
