Elena-Gabriela Ruse vs Emma Navarro Preview & Prediction | 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships | First Round
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Elena-Gabriela Ruse faces Emma Navarro in the first round at the 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships
Ranking points: WTA 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Aviation Club Tennis Centre, Dubai, UAE
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel
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Elena-Gabriela Ruse vs Emma Navarro prediction
Emma Navarro’s search for a consistent run resets once again in Dubai.
The American has yet to truly ignite in 2026 and will need to start strong here with Elena-Gabriela Ruse continuing her climb back up the rankings with a solid run at the Australian Open.
The world number 72 is heading in the right direction but has a losing 0-2 record in the head-to-head with Navarro, who has won both of their previous meetings in straight sets.
Emma isn’t quite finding the sort of tennis that had her inside the top ten not so long ago, but she should be too solid overall here with the match-up clearly not suiting the Romanian.
Elena-Gabriela Ruse vs Emma Navarro tip: Emma Navarro to win 2-0
