French Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka vs Emma Navarro preview, head-to-head, prediction, live streaming details

Published at :June 3, 2024 at 7:28 AM

Modified at :June 3, 2024 at 7:28 AM

(Courtesy : @MutuaMadridOpen/X and @JTweetsTennis/X)

This is their second meeting this year.

Aryna Sabalenka, the world No. #2, and Emma Navarro, the 24th-ranked American, are set to face off in the fourth round of the French Open 2024 after both players secured straight-set victories in their respective third-round matches.

Sabalenka, the second seed, momentarily put aside her friendship with Spain’s Paula Badosa to clinch a 7-5, 6-1 win, keeping her hopes of a first Roland Garros title alive.

Similarly, Navarro overcame fellow American and 14th seed Madison Keys, the recent Strasbourg champion, in a closely contested match, prevailing 7-6(5), 7-6(3)

Aryna Sabalenka vs Emma Navarro match details

Date: June 3 (Monday)

Time: 3:45 PM IST (Tentative)

Venue: Stade Roland Garros, Paris

Aryna Sabalenka vs Emma Navarro Match preview

Aryna Sabalenka staged a remarkable comeback from 5-3 down in the first set to defeat Paula Badosa 7-5, 6-1 in just 77 minutes. Sabalenka’s semi-final run last year marked her first second-week appearance at Roland Garros. She now returns to this stage for a second consecutive year and is just two matches away from reaching her seventh straight Grand Slam semi-final.

The American tennis player Emma Navarro last competed in this event in 2023. However, she couldn’t get past the second round and lost to Bianca Andreescu with a score line of 6-1, 6-4. She has already reached the fourth round in 2024.

Head-to-head records

Matches: 1

Aryna Sabalenka: 0

Emma Navarro: 1

The H2H record between Emma Navarro vs Aryna Sabalenka stands at 1–0. The last match between them was in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open 2024 at Indian Wells, with Emma Navarro winning 6-3, 3-6, 6-2.

Where and how to watch live streaming and TV broadcast of Aryna Sabalenka vs Emma Navarro, French Open 2024, fourth round match in India?

The match between Aryna Sabalenka vs Emma Navarro will be available for Indian viewers courtesy of Sony Sports Network’s TV channel bouquet and its streaming service SonyLiv.

Prediction

Aryna Sabalenka’s ability to handle pressure situations, saving 60.59% of breakpoints in recent months compared to Emma Navarro’s 55.12%, could give her an advantage in key moments of their upcoming French Open match. Moreover, Sabalenka’s 76.12% win rate over the past year, versus Navarro’s 73.12%, shows that she has consistently performed well against top players.

Although Navarro defeated Sabalenka at Indian Wells this year and has a higher percentage of second serve return points won (57.04% vs 55.97%), Sabalenka’s semi-final run at last year’s Roland Garros highlights her ability to succeed on clay courts. Her 64% win rate on this surface further supports this.

The match is expected to be tightly contested, as their average head-to-head match length is 1 hour and 56 minutes. However, Sabalenka’s marginal advantage in second serve points won (49.71% vs. 49.42%) and her better record in deciding sets over the past 12 months (52% vs. Navarro’s 63%) suggest she may have the edge if the match goes to a third set.

Additionally, Sabalenka’s experience playing against higher-ranked opponents (average rank 72.76) compared to Navarro’s (average rank 167.52) could be beneficial in this high-stakes encounter.

Result: Aryna Sabalenka to win in three sets.

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