WTA Australian OpenHard1/16-finals23 Jan 2026 · 07:10
I. Jovic
#16 · USA
VS
J. Paolini
#9 · Italy
JOVIC
2.25
·
PAOLINI
1.72

Odds

Market
Jovic
Paolini
Winner
2.25
1.72
Total
line 17.5
1.2
Over 17.5
4.59
Under 17.5
Total
line 18.0
1.23
Over 18.0
4.19
Under 18.0
Handicap
games
1.65
-3.5 games
2.27
+3.5 games
Handicap
games
1.83
-2.5 games
1.44
+2.5 games

Player analysis

I. Jovic comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.1, meaning I. Jovic has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving I. Jovic vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

DS -2.08Trend up

J. Paolini comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -1.4, meaning J. Paolini has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving J. Paolini vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

DS -1.42Trend mixed

Recent form

Avg stats — last 5

1st serve %60%
1st serve won60%
2nd serve won60%
BP converted40%
BP saved60%
Aces2
Double faults1
1st serve %60%
1st serve won60%
2nd serve won40%
BP converted40%
BP saved60%
Aces3
Double faults2

Head to head

Career meetings between these two players (all tournaments), not only this event. The match at the top of the page is the current tournament fixture.

12
Hard 12
I. Jovic vs J. Paolini head to head match history
DateTournamentSurfaceRoundWinnerScore
WTA Australian OpenHardAustralian Open - 1/16-finalsJovic6-2 7-6
US OpenHard1/32-finalsPaolini3-6 3-6
Indian WellsHard1/32-finalsPaolini6-7 6-1 3-6