Iva Jovic def. Magda Linette 6-3, 7-5 — Canadian Open 2026 R64

Match recap

Iva Jovic defeated Magda Linette 6-3, 7-5 in the R64 of the Canadian Open 2026.

The return game separated them. Iva Jovic converted 4 of 7 break points and won 48 percent of first-serve return points to Magda Linette's 25, though the WTA No. 65 made her work in the second, breaking for 2-0 before Jovic answered in game 5 for 2-3 and again in game 11 for 6-5. The No. 13 seed closed on a second match point, 90 minutes in, opening her Canadian Open a month after her Wimbledon round-of-16 run.

Match stats

Iva Jovic: 4 aces, 52% first serves, 2 double faults, 4/7 break points. Magda Linette: 0 aces, 46% first serves, 4 double faults, 2/4 break points.

Profiles: Iva Jovic · Magda Linette — Canadian Open 2026

Head-to-head

Iva Jovic and Magda Linette have met 4 times, with Iva Jovic leading the head-to-head 4–0.

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