Teenage tennis stars Iva Jovic and Victoria Mboko are leading the charge in Melbourne, making a name for themselves at the Australian Open. The 17-year-old Canadian and 16-month junior, Iva from California, have reached the second week of their first Grand Slam main draw, with few surprises along the way. Their impressive run is being watched by fans around the world.
In the women's singles, Mboko has been playing aggressive tennis, "taking control" of points and dominating her opponents. Her victory over seventh seed Jasmine Paolini was a testament to this style, as she bulldozed through the opponent in straight sets after coming from behind.
Jovic, on the other hand, has been showing impressive form herself, using her experience to outlast her opponent in the second-set tie-break against Paolini. She also hails praise for advice received from 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, who she spoke with just before the match.
Meanwhile, their doubles partnership is also making waves, as they prepare to face off against fourth seeds Elise Mertens and Zhang Shuai in the second round. The duo's success has been met with excitement from tennis fans, who are eager to see more of these talented young players make an impact on the sport.
As the Australian Open continues, it will be interesting to see how Mboko and Jovic continue their impressive run, taking on the best opponents they can find. With a bright future ahead of them, one thing is certain - we will be seeing more of these talented teens in years to come.
In the women's singles, Mboko has been playing aggressive tennis, "taking control" of points and dominating her opponents. Her victory over seventh seed Jasmine Paolini was a testament to this style, as she bulldozed through the opponent in straight sets after coming from behind.
Jovic, on the other hand, has been showing impressive form herself, using her experience to outlast her opponent in the second-set tie-break against Paolini. She also hails praise for advice received from 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, who she spoke with just before the match.
Meanwhile, their doubles partnership is also making waves, as they prepare to face off against fourth seeds Elise Mertens and Zhang Shuai in the second round. The duo's success has been met with excitement from tennis fans, who are eager to see more of these talented young players make an impact on the sport.
As the Australian Open continues, it will be interesting to see how Mboko and Jovic continue their impressive run, taking on the best opponents they can find. With a bright future ahead of them, one thing is certain - we will be seeing more of these talented teens in years to come.