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Match Details
Fixture: (2) Emma Navarro vs Ekaterina Alexandrova
Date: January 8, 2025
Tournament: Adelaide International 2025
Round: Second Round (Round of 16)
Venue: Memorial Drive Tennis Centre, Adelaide, Australia
Category: WTA 500
Surface: Outdoor hardcourt
Prize Money: $1,064,510
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports
Emma Navarro vs Ekaterina Alexandrova preview
After a first-round bye, second seed Emma Navarro will take on Ekaterina Alexandrova in the second round of the Adelaide International 2025.
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Navarro made a career breakthrough in 2024, which commenced with a maiden WTA title at Hobart International in January. She reached the quarterfinals of the Indian Wells Open and the semifinals of the Canadian Open, both WTA 1000 events.
Navarro peaked in front of her home crowd with a semifinal showing at the US Open, losing to eventual champion Aryna Sabalenka. Nevertheless, she made her top 10 debut at No. 8. She didn't win a match after that, and wrapped up the season with a 46-22 record.
The American's losing streak continued with a loss at the Brisbane International to start the 2025 season. Following a first-round bye, she faced World No. 113 Kimberly Birrell in the second round and lost to her 7-5, 7-5.
Alexandrova was up against former US Open runner-up Leylah Fernandez in her Adelaide opener. After multiple breaks of serve, the Russian took a 5-2 lead but failed to serve out the set. She even held a set point on her opponent's serve after that, and failed to convert it as well.
After saving a couple of break points, Alexandrova managed to close out the set on her second try. Fernandez stormed back to take the second set after getting broken in the first game of the set. The two started on even footing in the third set. However, the Russian ran away with the match as she went on a four-game run to secure a 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 win.
Emma Navarro vs Ekaterina Alexandrova head-to-head
Alexandrova leads Navarro 1-0 in the head-to-head. She won their previous encounter at Wimbledon 2023 in straight sets.
Emma Navarro vs Ekaterina Alexandrova odds
(Odds are sourced from BetMGM)
Emma Navarro vs Ekaterina Alexandrova prediction
Navarro's dismal start to the year stands out in contrast to her impressive performances in January last year. She advanced to the semifinals in Auckland and won the title in Hobart. She started this year with a loss to a player ranked outside the top 100 and is now competing in Adelaide instead of defending her title in Hobart.
Alexandrova lost her last two matches of 2024 and started 2025 with a 6-3, 6-2 loss to Ons Jabeur in the first round of the Brisbane International. However, she registered her first win of the new season with a hard-fought win over Fernandez.
Alexandrova won her previous and only match against Navarro, though that was prior to her ascension as a top player. The Russian's talent is rivaled by her inconsistent performances, which could pave the way for the American to score her first win of the year, provided that she raises her level as well.
Pick: Emma Navarro to win in three sets.
