Francesca Jones vs Emma Navarro Preview & Prediction | 2026 Auckland Open (ASB Classic) | First Round
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Emma Navarro begins her season against Francesca Jones in the first-round of the Auckland Open.
Ranking points: WTA 250
Start date/time:
Venue: ASB Tennis Center, Auckland, New Zealand
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel
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Francesca Jones vs Emma Navarro prediction
Francesca Jones begins the season ranked just outside of the top 70 of the world rankings. 2025 proved to be a productive year for the Brit, as she won four lower-level titles and steadily progressed as a player. She also got through to the semi-finals in Sao Paulo, just the second time she has achieved the feat on the WTA Tour.
Jones has a tough task in round one as she faces second seed Emma Navarro. The American picked up a title in Merida last year, though she failed to get past the quarter-final stage of any other events she competed in. Navarro commences her campaign here and will be viewed as one of the favourites to start the year with a title.
Navarro is likely to be tested by Jones, who is improving on the tour and will relish the chance to face one of the best players in the draw. Nevertheless, this is a match that the world number 15 should be winning in relatively comfortable fashion.
Francesca Jones vs Emma Navarro tip: Emma Navarro to win 2-0
