Wuhan Prediction: Jovic vs Bouzas Maneiro 10/8/2025 Today’s Tennis Picks

American lucky loser Iva Jovic will face Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in the second round of the 2025 Wuhan Open. The match is scheduled for Wednesday, October 8. Here’s our Iva Jovic vs Jessica Bouzas Maneiro prediction. This preview will also include an Iva Jovic vs Jessica Bouzas Maneiro pick.

Iva Jovic vs Jessica Bouzas Maneiro Preview

Iva Jovic lost in the second round of qualifying to Varvara Gracheva at the Wuhan Open. Despite dominating and winning the first set 6-3, Jovic fell in three sets to the Frenchwoman. But the 17-year-old has entered the main draw as a lucky loser after Amanda Anisimova withdrew from the tournament following her success at the China Open.

That means Jovic benefited from a bye in the first round of the main draw, getting at least a couple of days of extra rest. The American teenager has enjoyed a great first year on tour, winning 36 matches at all levels and losing 16 times. Her career highlight was capturing the WTA 500 in Guadalajara, her first title at the WTA level.

Jessica Bouzas Maneiro is coming off a straight-sets win over Gracheva, the woman who beat Jovic in qualifying. The match took 21 games to decide. Bouzas Maneiro won the first set in nearly an hour in a tiebreak. The Spaniard served for the set at 5-4, but did not let that advantage slip in the breaker, which she won 7-1.

Bouzas Maneiro broke Gracheva’s serve three times in the second set, which she won convincingly 6-2. She hit 3 aces and 6 double faults in the victory. Bouzas Maneiro landed 67% of first serves in play and won 76% of first serve points (31/41). She won 50% of second serve points (10/20) and saved three of five break points.

Iva Jovic vs Jessica Bouzas Maneiro Head-To-Head

Jovic and Bouzas Maneiro have never met before this.

Iva Jovic vs Jessica Bouzas Maneiro Prediction

Since the title win in Guadalajara, Jovic has experienced a sharp dip in form, with three defeats in four matches. Her talent is undeniable, as is her explosive game, but I’m siding with Bouzas Maneiro, who is just so much sharper this swing.