Jasmine Paolini vs Emma Navarro Predictions - Wimbledon 2024
Emma Navarro is no longer an unfamiliar name on the WTA Tour; she has been making waves at Wimbledon 2024 and has secured her place among the top eight players in this prestigious grass-court event. The American athlete now aims for a spot in the semifinals and faces Jasmine Paolini, a reasonably manageable challenge. Paolini, currently ranked seventh in the world, has had an outstanding season and rightfully occupies a spot in the Wimbledon quarterfinals.
While her performance in the earlier rounds should not be overlooked, the American is considered the favorite in this upcoming match-up. Our prediction for Paolini vs. Navarro emphasizes a victory for the favorite. This perspective is partially based on their head-to-head results. Emma Navarro has won all three of their past encounters. Notably, two of these victories occurred this calendar year.
Those placing a bet on the favorite during the Paolini vs. Navarro match can still find Wimbledon betting odds around the 1.60 mark which is our recommendation.
Jasmine Paolini – Statistics & Current Form
Jasmine Paolini has proven she is no one-hit wonder by advancing to the quarterfinals at Wimbledon 2024. The Italian, ranked seventh in the WTA world rankings, had already made waves at the previous Grand Slam, the French Open 2024, where she only lost in the final to Iga Swiatek.
However, her performance at the ongoing grass-court classic comes as a tremendous surprise. In previous years, Paolini struggled to make an impact at Wimbledon, with her best result being participation in the main draw.
Now, she finds herself among the top eight players and has realistic hopes of reaching the semifinals. Facing an opponent like Emma Navarro, the world number seven encounters a tough challenge. To date, Jasmine Paolini has never won a match against her upcoming opponent.
Jasmine Paolini a Strong Return Player
The French Open finalist is particularly known for her strong return game. Against a powerful server like Emma Navarro, these returning skills will be crucial.Having overcome tough competitors Andreescu and Keys in the last two rounds, the Italian player is now making headlines, especially after Keys had to withdraw in the Round of 16 due to injury. Jasmine Paolini impressively broke her opponents’ serve eleven times over these two rounds.
If she continues this momentum, an upset against Emma Navarro is well within the realm of possibility. Their last encounter saw Paolini lose 1-2, with a crushing 0-6 defeat in the decisive third set. Given these past results, it’s understandable that Paolini enters the quarterfinals against Emma Navarro as the underdog, despite her superior WTA ranking.
Emma Navarro – Statistics & Current Form
Emma Navarro is on track to reach the Wimbledon semifinals and is now seen as a strong contender for the title. This became more evident especially after Coco Gauff and the top-seeded Iga Swiatek were eliminated.
Navarro notably secured a decisive 2-0 victory against Gauff in a showdown between American players. Over two sets, the 23-year-old achieved an impressive 66% win rate on points following her first serve. Navarro was broken only once in ten service games, consequently winning both sets against Gauff.
Prior to this round, the World No. 17 in the WTA rankings dropped just one set in three matches. That lone set loss came against Diana Shneider. After losing the first set against the tournament winner from Bad Homburg, Emma Navarro fought her way back into the match and secured a 2-1 victory. In the previous round, Navarro had already eliminated Naomi Osaka from Wimbledon with a score of 6-4 and 6-1.
Is Navarro’s strong serve game noteworthy?
Navarro’s play benefits greatly from the “sacred grass” at Wimbledon. In two of her four matches in this classic tournament, the American player wasn’t broken.
This is quite commendable by WTA standards. Against Wang and Osaka, the current WTA No. 17 operated with a serve success rate exceeding 80%. If she maintains this momentum, the quarterfinalist from the United States is unlikely to face significant difficulties against a clay-court specialist like Paolini. Given Navarro’s strong performance in recent rounds, it’s understandable why the bookmakers favor her.
Reaching the quarterfinals at this prestigious grass tournament marks a new milestone in the 23-year-old’s career. Prior to this, Emma Navarro had never reached the last eight in a Grand Slam.
Key Facts – Jasmine Paolini vs. Emma Navarro Tip
- Navarro eliminated Gauff with a straight 2-0 win in the previous round
- Paolini has always been knocked out in the early rounds of Wimbledon in the past
- Navarro leads the head-to-head with a 3-0 record against Paolini
