Swiatek has won their only past meeting.
Five-time Grand Slam Champion Iga Swiatek has roared her way to the quarterfinals of Australian Open 2025 after missing out in the last two years. The Polish star seemed determined to lay her hands on the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup this year as she has dominated her opponents in the rounds so far.
It has been a great week for the World No. #2 as she not only progressed to the last eight but was also named as the Women’s Player of the Year by the International Tennis Federation. She will be up against America’s Emma Navarro for a place in the semis.
Match details
- Tournament: Australian Open 2025
- Stage: Quarterfinals
- Date: January 22
- Venue: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
- Surface: Hard Court (Outdoor)
Preview
If there was a week that could go perfectly for a player, then it has to be the happenings of the last seven days for Swiatek could be one. The 23-year-old has only lost 11 games on her way to securing a place in the quarters. The fans are witnessing her ultra-aggressive mode as she hasn’t given a chance to her opponents so far.
Having got the verdict in her favour in the doping case along with the ITF award has boosted her confidence to the next level. She will be facing a tricky challenge the eight-seeded Emma Navarro. The American has been in great form in the last year having improved her performance in each grand slam.
To find her name in the last eight is the first achievement for Navarro and she will trust her name against Swiatek who might be in the same age but has tons of experience in playing high-profile games. It will be an interesting prospect to see two future stars battling it out against each other.
Form
Iga Swiatek: W-W-W-W-L
Emma Navarro: W-W-W-W-L
Head-to-head record
Matches: 1
Swiatek: 1
Navarro: 0
Swiatek and Navarro have faced each other only once, with the former World No. 1 winning the match easily in 2018.
Stats
Iga Swiatek
- Swiatek leads the head-to-head battle 1-0 against Navarro
- Swiatek’s best outing in Melbourne came at the 2022 Australian Open, where she reached the semi-finals
- Swiatek has a 21–6 win-loss record at the Australian Open
Emma Navarro
- Navarro has won all her matches in three sets at the Australian Open this season
- The quarterfinal appearance this year is Navarro’s best outing in the Australian Open
- Navarro has a 6–1 win-loss record at the Australian Open
Iga Swiatek vs Emma Navarro: Betting tips and odds
- Moneyline: Swiatek +650, Navarro -1100
- Spread: Swiatek -6.5 (1.87), Navarro +6.5 (1.83)
- Total sets: Over 18.5 (-120), Under 18.5 (-120)
Match prediction
Iga Swiatek surely starts as a favourite given her experience in crunch games and the form she is in. The only thing that she hasn’t seen Down -Under is Game time. She had won games without dropping much of a sweat. On the other hand, her opponent has played three sets in every game so far.
Having spent more time on the mat, Navarro will be ready to take the match deeper. On the other hand, Swiatek will not take her lightly having dominated other opponents. It was complacency that cost her in the last two years and the Polish star will give her all out to take the game in three sets.
Prediction: Iga Swiatek will win in three sets.
Where and how can you watch live streaming and TV broadcast of Iga Swiatek vs Emma Navarro, quarter-final match at Australian Open 2025?
Indian viewers can tune in to the 2025 Australian Open for the quarter-final match between Iga Swiatek and Emma Navarro on the Sony Network and their streaming service, SonyLiv. Viewers in the UK can watch the marquee tournament live on Eurosport and streaming partner Discovery Plus.
ESPN and Tennis Channel will broadcast the tournament in the US along with streaming partners ESPN+ and Fubo.
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