Young Tennis Aces Iva Jovic and Emilio Nava Clinch French Open Wild Cards

Iva Jovic, 17, and Emilio Nava, 23, secured wild-card entries to the French Open thanks to top standings in tournaments. Jovic, ranked 120th, will appear in her third consecutive Grand Slam. Nava, ranked 137th, qualifies for the second time. Both are rising stars from California.

In a significant breakthrough for American tennis, Iva Jovic, a 17-year-old prodigy, and Emilio Nava, a 23-year-old talent, have secured wild-card invitations to the upcoming French Open. The U.S. Tennis Association chose them based on their top performances and accumulated points over various tournaments held in the last five weeks.

Jovic is making waves, having already competed in her third straight Grand Slam tournament. Notably, she was the youngest American female to win a main-draw match at last year's U.S. Open since 2000, where she ousted Magda Linette, a semifinalist at the 2023 Australian Open. As of this week, Jovic holds the 120th position in the rankings.

On the men's side, Emilio Nava solidified his reputation by earning a spot in the French Open for the second time. Having previously participated in the U.S. Open during 2022 and 2023, Nava currently ranks 137th. Both Jovic and Nava are promising players hailing from California, eager to showcase their talents as the French Open commences on May 25.

(With inputs from agencies.)