Mariano Navone vs Emilio Nava Preview & Prediction | 2026 Argentina Open | First Round
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Mariano Navone faces Emilio Nava in round one of the Australian Open.
Ranking points: ATP 250
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Venue: Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Surface: Outdoor clay
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Mariano Navone vs Emilio Nava prediction
Mariano Navone is still searching for his first win of the season and is currently on a four match losing streak, stretching back to last year. Navone reached the quarter-finals of this event in 2025. He was defeated by Coleman Wong in Hong Kong but looked on course for a win in Auckland against Alex Michelsen but lost in three sets. Navone then fell to a defeat to Hamad Medjedovic at the Australian Open. Nevertheless, Navone returns to his favoured clay, and will be desperate for a decent run at his home tournament.
He goes up against Emilio Nava. The American won his first ever match at the Australian Open after beating Kyrian Jacquet in a five set epic. He caused problems against Cameron Norrie in his next match, but went on to lose in four close sets. Nava is well suited to his surface, having won six Challenger titles on clay.
Nava has more wins coming into this event and the pressure is on Navone as the home favourite. This could run into a deciding set.
Mariano Navone vs Emilio Nava tip: Both players to win a set
