Shuai Zhang vs Emma Navarro Preview & Prediction | 2026 Merida Open | Round of 16

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Emma Navarro takes on Shuai Zhang in the round-of-16 stage of the Merida Open.

Ranking points: WTA 500

Start date/time: 27 February 2026 at 1:10 am

Venue: Yucatán Country Club, Merida, Mexico

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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Shuai Zhang vs Emma Navarro prediction

Shuai Zhang advanced to the next round of the Merida Open after a dominant win over Varvara Lepchenko. She went an early break down but responded by winning the next 10 games as she won 6-2 6-1 after just one hour and seven minutes.

Zhang now takes on Emma Navarro, who received a bye in round one. Navarro is yet to make an impact this season, with second-round losses in Abu Dhabi, Doha and Dubai, along with a first-round exit at the Australian Open. Her best result of the season so far is a quarter-final appearance in Adelaide at the start of last month.

Navarro trails Zhang 2-0 in the head-to-head. They last played at the start of September, with Zhang winning in three sets. Given her recent form, along with her past record against her opponent, this is not an easy match for the American and she will be tested from the start here.

Shuai Zhang vs Emma Navarro tip: Over 21.5 games