Sports · Wimbledon 2026 · Women's Singles · Round of 128

Iva Jovic vs Jaqueline Cristian — 7-6(1) 6-0

Iva Jovic✓76
Jaqueline Cristian610

Final · Monday, June 29, 2026 · Round of 128

Result

No. 16 seed Iva Jovic seized the first-set tiebreak and then blanked Jaqueline Cristian 6–0 in the second to win their Wimbledon first-round match 7–6(1) 6–0 on Court 15 in 1h 30m. The 18-year-old American won 72 of the match's 125 points and broke three times from seven chances, completing a main-draw win at all four Grand Slams. Cristian faded badly after the opening set, failing to win a game in the second.

16Jovic✓
Cristian
7–6(1)6–0
Iva Jovic
Jaqueline Cristian
1Aces3
2Double faults6
58%1st serve in59%
82%1st-serve points won72%
60%2nd-serve points won33%
3/7Break points won0/2
19Winners12
20Unforced errors17
72Total points won53

Match time 1h 30m

Stats: TennisTemple match stats · as of 2026-06-29

Rows the source hadn’t published are left off rather than guessed.

Tale of the tape

Iva JovicJaqueline Cristian
18Age28
5′8″ (1.73 m)Height5′11″ (1.82 m)
—Weight—
Right-handed, two-handed backhandPlaysRight-handed, two-handed backhand
2022Turned pro2012
No. 16ATP rankingNo. 37
—2026 win–loss17–15
—Career on grass1–6
0Grand Slam titles0
Third round (2026)Best at WimbledonSecond round (2023)
Thomas GutteridgeCoachJavier Marti

Player vitals: ATP Tour player profiles and Wikipedia (career records) · as of 2026-07-01.

The briefing

Storylines

  • The win gave 18-year-old Jovic a main-draw victory at all four Grand Slams.
  • After a tight first set, Jovic took the second 6–0.
  • Cristian, with only a modest grass record, hit six double faults.

Head to head

This was their first career meeting.

Source: WTA head-to-head · as of 2026-06-29.

Venue: All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London — grass.

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