Teenage tussle set to entertain Mexican fans.
American sensation Iva Jovic will lock horns with Nikola Bartunkova of the Czech Republic in the battle of the teenagers at the 2025 Guadalajara Open on Saturday. The winner of this semifinal encounter will take on either Elsa Jacquemot or Emiliana Arango in the final on Sunday. This is set to be the first tour-level meeting between these two talents with an immensely bright future ahead of them. Today, we will give you the preview and records about this rivalry. Moreover, you can learn more about the BetMGM best odds too.
17-year-old Iva Jovic has been the talk of the town in recent times. Making it to the main draw at all four Grand Slams and achieving her career-best results in the process, Jovic is proving why she is touted to be the next big thing in American women’s tennis. Prior to her Round of 64 finish at the US Open, the World No. 73 won four straight matches, starting from the qualifiers, to reach the Cincinnati Open Third Round. Jovic has a 74% success rate throughout the course of her career so far, including a 33-13 record in 2025.
Nikola Bartunkova is one win away from her 50th victory in all competitions this season. The 19-year-old took out No. 4 seed Magdalena Frech in the quarterfinal stage, and is in red hot form at the moment. Yet to make her senior Grand Slam debut, Bartunkova is one among the plethora of Czech talents waiting to burst onto the scene. Currently ranked No. 228 in the world, she is set to make her Top-200 debut after the tournament. Bartunkova is a junior Grand Slam runner-up in both singles and doubles, and has three ITF championships to her name in 2025.
The head-to-head record between Iva Jovic and Nikola Bartunkova is currently 0-0. They will meet for the first time in their careers at the 2025 Guadalajara Open.
| Iva Jovic | Category | Nikola Bartunkova |
| 73 | Current Ranking | 228 |
| 73-26 | Career W-L Record | 139-61 |
| 33-13 | YTD W-L Record | 49-14 |
| 0 | Career Titles | 0 |
| 0 | YTD Titles | 0 |
| 0 | Grand Slams | 0 |
Jovic had to save a match point en route to victory on Friday, meaning that fatigue could play a role in Saturday’s semifinal. While Bartunkova is yet to drop a set all week, she is at an evident disadvantage in terms of ranking. However, she has managed to add a touch of variety to her forehand wing, and also remains positive in terms of her mentality. Meanwhile, Jovic likes to lean into her shots – thus taking time away from Bartunkova to dictate play. Expect a high winner count in this duel on Saturday.
Prediction: Iva Jovic in three sets.
The pre-match betting market is heavily skewed in favor of the American Iva Jovic. Her odds of 11/20 are far superior when compared with Bartunkova’s 29/20 odds of winning this encounter. According to the money line, Jovic has a 71% chance of winning. Here are the favorable odds (as per BetMGM):
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