Madison Keys
This year, Keys missed a number of tournaments, fully started the season only in March, but has already managed to gain good form. She reached the semifinals in Madrid and the quarterfinals in Rome, both of which she lost to world number one Iga Sventek. In Strasbourg, Keys triumphed over Collins in two sets.
The tennis player looks confident at Roland Garros, she first passed Mexican Sarasua – 6:3, 6:2, and then defeated Mayar Sherif from Egypt – 6:0, 7:6. Keys is now 29 years old, an experienced athlete who is ranked No. 12 in the world rankings.
Emma Navarro
Navarro started this year optimistically, winning a good tournament in Hobart, where she managed to beat Mertens in the final. Later on, the tennis player played well, although there were no significant successes.
Navarro even played at the Challenger in Paris, where she reached the final, although she was the first seed in the tournament. The athlete is often remembered in the context that she is the daughter of a billionaire, although there is potential on the court, regardless of her financial status. The tennis player is 23 years old and is ranked 24th in the world rankings. The first two opponents managed to pass easily, first Sonmez – 6:2, 6:0, and then Errani – 6:2, 7:5.
Interesting facts about the match and history of head-to-head meetings
- The rivals played each other twice, both matches took place last year, so far the score is 1:1, on the ground there was one match, which was won by Keys.
- This year, Keys has 13 wins in 16 matches.
- Navarro has also played 16 matches on dirt, with 11 wins.
Madison Keys vs Emma Navarro Prediction
Bookmakers give a slight advantage to Keys, although any outcome can be expected in such a match. Since the top-30 players are meeting, we can expect an interesting and hard-fought battle. A bet on a total of more than 20.5 games played looks promising here.