US Open 2024: Emma Navarro vs Anna Blinkova preview, head-to-head, odds, prediction, and pick

Match Details

Fixture: (13) Emma Navarro vs Anna Blinkova

Date: August 26, 2024 (Monday)

Tournament: US Open 2024

Round: First round (Round of 128)

Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York, United States

Category: Grand Slam

Surface: Hard

Prize money: $75,000,000

Live telecast: USA - ESPN | Canada - TSN | UK - Sky Sports | India - Sony Sports

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Emma Navarro vs Anna Blinkova preview

Navarro at the Cincinnati Open 2024 - Day 4 (Image via Getty)

Thirteenth seed Emma Navarro will take on Anna Blinkova in the first round of the US Open on Monday (August 26).

Navarro has raised her level on the women's tour this year. After a title-winning run in the Hobart International, she advanced to the third round of the Australian Open and the quarterfinals in Indian Wells. The American also reached the last eight of the Wimbledon championships before losing to Jasmine Paolini in straight sets.

Navarro has continued her impressive form this month. She reached the semifinals of the Canadian Open and is currently in the last four of the Monterrey Open. Following convincing victories over Camila Osorio and Magdalena Frech, she will face Linda Noskova in the semifinals in Mexico.

Blinkova at the WTA Bad Homburg Open (Image via Getty)

Anna Blinkova, meanwhile, has had a hot and cold season so far. After a third-round exit in Melbourne, she reached the quarterfinal in San Diego, where she lost to Jessica Pegula. The Russian struggled to make an impact on clay, suffering early exits in Paris, Rome, and Madrid. Her best result in the last three months has been a quarterfinal finish in the Bad Homburg Open in June.

Blinkova will enter New York on the back of a first-round exit at the Tennis in the Land event in Cleveland. She was unable to match Wang Xin Yu's level in the first round, losing in straight sets, 6-1, 6-1.

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Emma Navarro vs Anna Blinkova head-to-head

Blinkova leads the head-to-head against Navarro 1-0. She defeated the American most recently at the 2023 Internationaux de Strasbourg.

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Emma Navarro vs Anna Blinkova odds

Player Name	Moneyline	Handicap Bets	Total Games

Odds will be updated when available.

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Emma Navarro vs Anna Blinkova prediction

Navarro at the National Bank Open 2024 in Toronto (Image via Getty)

Of late, Emma Navarro has earned a lot of praise from the tennis fraternity. With stunning wins over the likes of Aryna Sabalenka, Jasmine Paolini, and Coco Gauff this year, she has made a serious impression. The American has also advanced to her sixth semifinal of the season in Monterrey this week and is considered a dark horse in the 2024 US Open.

Blinkova, on the contrary, stunned World No. 4 Elena Rybakina in Melbourne and also defeated World No. 6 Jessica Pegula in Indian Wells. However, she has yet to fully capitalize on these victories and translate them into consistent results on tour. The Russian is renowned for her court anticipation and possesses a well-rounded game.

The New York crowd can expect a gripping encounter between the duo in the first round. Both players possess a patient approach during matches and keep a check on their errors. Fatigue could play a role in Navarro's performance, but she is likely to prevail on home soil and kick off her New York campaign with a victory.

Pick: Emma Navarro to win in three-sets.