Emma Navarro vs Elena Rybakina Preview & Prediction | 2024 Qatar Open | Round of 16
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000
When is Emma Navarro vs Elena Rybakina on and what time does it start? Emma Navarro vs Elena Rybakina will take place on Wednesday 14th February, 2024 – not before 14:00 (UK)
Where is Emma Navarro vs Elena Rybakina taking place? Emma Navarro vs Elena Rybakina will take place at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha, Qatar
What surface is Emma Navarro vs Elena Rybakina being played on? Emma Navarro vs Elena Rybakina will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Emma Navarro vs Elena Rybakina? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Emma Navarro vs Elena Rybakina
What channel is Emma Navarro vs Elena Rybakina on in the UK? Emma Navarro vs Elena Rybakina will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Emma Navarro vs Elena Rybakina in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Emma Navarro vs Elena Rybakina live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
World number four Elena Rybakina conceded just three games to Lin Zhu in a statement opener on Tuesday, extending her winning streak to five matches after victory at the Abu Dhabi Open last week. The 24-year-old has already picked up two WTA titles this year after starting off with a superb campaign at the Brisbane International but defeats to Ekaterina Alexandrova in Adelaide and to Anna Blinkova in Melbourne, via the longest tiebreak in history, are proof that there is some fragility in the vicinity as she gears up to challenge for a third Masters crown.
22-year-old Emma Navarro’s remarkable run up the WTA rankings shows no signs of stopping after back-to-back straight-set victories over fellow top 30 players Jasmine Paolini and Elise Mertens so far in Doha. The American brought a career-high of 23rd into the draw that she can snap with a win here but this should be too steep of a step-up in quality. This new version of Navarro is so far untested against the very top players but Rybakina is in good enough form to back to take this first tour-level encounter in straight sets.
TIP: ELENA RYBAKINA TO WIN 2-0
