Match Details
Fixture: (4) Iva Jovic vs (16) Sofia Kenin
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Date: April 2, 2026
Tournament: Credit One Charleston Open 2026
Round: Third Round (Round of 16)
Category: WTA 500
Surface: Outdoor clay (green)
Venue: Credit One Stadium, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America
Prize Money: $2,500,000
Live Telecast: USA – Tennis Channel | UK – Sky Sports | Canada – TSN
Iva Jovic vs Sofia Kenin preview
Fourth seed Iva Jovic will take on 16th seed Sofia Kenin in the third round of the Charleston Open on Thursday, April 2.
Jovic is enjoying a breakthrough season, highlighted by a quarterfinal run at the Australian Open that put her firmly in the spotlight. She followed it up with fourth-round appearances at the Dubai Tennis Championships and the ATX Open, before recording a second-round exit at Indian Wells and a third-round finish at the Miami Open. She began her Charleston campaign with a solid 6-3, 6-3 win over Alycia Parks.
Meanwhile, Kenin has struggled for consistency, failing to get past the opening round in seven of the eight tournaments she played before Charleston, including the Australian Open, Indian Wells, and Miami. However, she showed signs of form by defeating former US Open champion Bianca Andreescu 6-4, 6-4 to kick off her run at the clay-court event.
Iva Jovic vs Sofia Kenin head-to-head
Jovic and Kenin have yet to face each other on tour, with their head-to-head currently standing at 0-0.
Iva Jovic vs Sofia Kenin odds
(Odds will be updated once available)
Iva Jovic vs Sofia Kenin prediction
Jovic brings a forward-leaning game, looking to take the initiative early in rallies and keep opponents on the back foot. When she’s striking cleanly, she’s able to control exchanges and avoid getting dragged into passive patterns.
Kenin offers a contrasting challenge. She thrives on timing and court awareness, absorbing pace and redirecting it with precision. Her ability to stay composed in tight situations often allows her to turn matches even when she’s not dictating.
The match is likely to come down to who imposes their rhythm. If Jovic can stay proactive and limit Kenin’s opportunities to extend rallies, she can keep the upper hand. The 18-year-old looks well placed to come through if she maintains that level of intent.
Pick: Jovic in straight sets
Iva Jovic vs Sofia Kenin betting tips
Tip 1: The match will have at least 20 games.
Tip 2: Jovic to win at least one set with a score of 6-3 or better.
Edited by Pritha Ghosh
