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Jovic Eyes Third Win Over Linette in Madrid
23 Apr
Summary
- Iva Jovic leads Magda Linette 2-0 in their career head-to-head.
- The match is part of the WTA 1000 Madrid Open on red clay.
- Jovic has shown strong form, reaching the Charleston Open semi-finals.
Iva Jovic and Magda Linette are scheduled to compete in the Round of 64 at the Madrid Open on Thursday, April 23, 2026. This WTA 1000 event takes place on red clay at the Caja Mágica in Madrid, Spain.
This will be their third career encounter, with Jovic holding a 2-0 advantage. Their previous matches were at the 2026 Hobart International and the 2024 U.S. Open, where Jovic emerged victorious on both occasions.
Jovic enters the match in strong form, having reached the semi-finals of the Charleston Open earlier in her clay season. She secured wins against notable players before being defeated by Jessica Pegula.
Linette, conversely, has had a more challenging season after reaching quarter-finals at the ASB Classic and Hobart International, struggling to advance further. Jovic appears to have a statistical edge in key performance metrics, including first and second serve points won and break points saved.
