Elise Mertens vs Emma Navarro Preview & Prediction | 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships | Second Round
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Elise Mertens faces Emma Navarro in the second 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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Elise Mertens vs Emma Navarro prediction
Elise Mertens will hope it’s a case of third time lucky against Emma Navarro.
The American has won both of their previous encounters, including a 6-1 6-3 success in Doha last year.
However, Navarro has struggled for consistency so far this year, managing back-to-back wins just once and in need of improved results to avoid dropping out of the top 20.
Mertens has been able to string victories together far more readily and with just four places between them in the rankings, the Belgian will have belief that she can finally find a way to defeat the 14th seed.
Whether she does or not will depend on just how much Navarro enjoys the match-up, although her lack of reliability of late means considering games won and over.25 sets may make more sense than the outright winner.
Elise Mertens vs Emma Navarro tip: Over 2.5 sets
