Tomljanovic upsets Jovic to reach Austin quarterfinals

Australian player comes back from a set down to defeat American No. 2 seed

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic defeated American No. 2 seed Iva Jovic 4-6 6-4 6-4 to advance to the quarterfinals of the tennis tournament in Austin, Texas. Jovic took the opening set, but Tomljanovic fought back to win the next two sets and secure the victory.

Why it matters

This result is a significant upset, as the 18-year-old Jovic was seeded second in the tournament and had been having a strong season so far. Tomljanovic's comeback win shows her resilience and ability to compete at a high level against top players.

The details

Jovic took the first set 6-4 after breaking Tomljanovic's serve in the 10th game. However, Tomljanovic responded in the second set, breaking Jovic's serve in the fifth game and holding on to level the match. Jovic then requested a medical timeout for a left leg issue before the third set, but Tomljanovic was still able to secure the victory, breaking Jovic again in the ninth game of the decider.

  • The match took place on February 27, 2026.
  • Jovic entered the match as the No. 2 seed in the Austin tournament.

The players

Ajla Tomljanovic

A 74th-ranked Australian tennis player who upset the higher-seeded Jovic to advance to the quarterfinals.

Iva Jovic

An 18-year-old American tennis player ranked No. 18 in the world, who was the No. 2 seed in the Austin tournament but lost to Tomljanovic.

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What they’re saying

“I've been really impressed with her...I'll just have to play a high-level to have a shot.”

— Ajla Tomljanovic (tennistonic.com)

What’s next

Tomljanovic will now face world No. 80 Kimberly Birrell in the quarterfinals of the Austin tournament.

The takeaway

Tomljanovic's comeback win over the higher-seeded Jovic demonstrates her ability to compete at a high level and pull off significant upsets, even against top young talents like Jovic who have been having strong seasons.