Emma Navarro vs Donna Vekic prediction, betting tips & odds, head-to-head, preview: Indian Wells Open 2025

Navarro saved two match-points to prevent an upset in the second round.

Emma Navarro entered the Tennis Paradise after winning her first title of the 2025 calendar year, at the WTA Merida Open. Though the American’s title run came up against a string of lower ranked players, it will certainly do Navarro’s confidence a world of good.

The World No. #8 survived a huge upset against Sorana Cirstea in the first round, which involved a magical comeback despite being two match points down at one stage. For a fourth-round berth, the American will face Donna Vekic, who has struggled for form this season.

The Croatian entered the Indian Wells Open 2025 on the back of four straight opening round defeats. Having already reached her career-best at Indian Wells after just one victory, Vekic will hope to turn around her fortune in what promises to be an epic battle in the third round.

Match details

• Tournament: Indian Wells Open 2025
• Stage: Third-round
• Date: March 11 (Tuesday)
• Time: TBD
• Venue: Indian Wells Tennis Garden, California
• Surface: Hard Court (outdoor)

Preview

Vekic has never made it past the second round previously in California. After receiving a bye in the initial round, the 19th seed brushed aside Elina Avanesyan in straight sets. The route was far more challenging for Navarro who was made to toil hard before emerging victorious in the tiebreak.

The Croatian was the winner of the pair’s only encounter at the 2023 Monterrey competition. Vekic was highly impressive last year, with notable achievements including, the semi-finals run at Wimbledon and an Olympic silver medal.

As she hopes to find her winning form once again, a maiden Indian Wells fourth round is at stake. Eighth seeded Navarro, who won her career’s second title recently in Merida, will be looking to continue her good form on home soil.

Also Read: How much did Emma Navarro earn in prize money from WTA Merida Open 2025?

Form

Emma Navarro: W-W-W-W-W

Donna Vekic: W-L-L-L-L

Head-to-Head

Matches – 1

Navarro – 0

Vekic – 1

Stats

Emma Navarro

• Navarro has 11-5 win-loss record in 2025 so far
• Navarro has a 4-5 win-loss record at Indian Wells
• Navarro reached the quarter-finals at Indian Wells 2024

Donna Vekic

• Vekic is 7-7 in 2025 so far
• Vekic has a 6-9 win-loss record at Indian Wells
• Vekic reached the second round at Indian Wells 2024

Emma Navarro vs Donna Vekic: Betting tips and odds

• Moneyline: Navarro +250, Vekic -295
• Spread: Navarro -3.5 (-140), Vekic +3.5 (-102)
• Total Games: Over 20.5 (-135), Under 20.5 (-110)

Prediction

Both players are extremely versatile and are expected to produce a thrilling contest. However, their recent forms are contrasting. On one hand, Navarro has won all her past five games, while Vekic entered the event on the back of four consecutive losses.

Vekic on her day, could prove to be a handful for any player as she possesses the rare combination of aggression and defence. But with a 5-9 record at Indian Wells (before this year), not a lot seem to be going in favor of the Croatian.

Navarro appears to be the likelier candidate on paper to win this battle, but an in-form Vekic can certainly make life difficult for the American.

Result: Emma Navarro will win in three sets.

Where and how to watch live streaming and TV broadcast of Emma Navarro vs Donna Vekic, third-round match at Indian Wells Open 2025?

Fans in India and the USA, can catch the third-round match between Emma Navarro and Donna Vekic on the WTA TV and Tennis Channel. Viewers in the United Kingdom can tune in to Sky UK for live coverage of the Indian Wells tournament.

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