February 29, 2024 7:07 AM
Adam Evans

Katerina Siniakova vs Emma Navarro Preview & Prediction | 2024 San Diego Open | Round of 16

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THE FACTS

What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 500

When is Katerina Siniakova vs Emma Navarro on and what time does it start? Katerina Siniakova vs Emma Navarro will take place on Friday 1st March, 2024 – not before 01:30 (UK)

Where is Katerina Siniakova vs Emma Navarro taking place? Katerina Siniakova vs Emma Navarro will take place at the Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego, USA

What surface is Katerina Siniakova vs Emma Navarro being played on? Katerina Siniakova vs Emma Navarro will take place on an outdoor hard court

Where can I get tickets for Katerina Siniakova vs Emma Navarro? Click here for the latest ticket information for Katerina Siniakova vs Emma Navarro

What channel is Katerina Siniakova vs Emma Navarro on in the UK? Katerina Siniakova vs Emma Navarro will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK

Where can I stream Katerina Siniakova vs Emma Navarro in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Katerina Siniakova vs Emma Navarro live on Sky Go

THE PREDICTION

22-year-old Emma Navarro’s remarkable rise up the WTA world rankings to a career-high of 23rd earlier this month effectively started with an eye-catching run to the semi-finals here at the San Diego Open last September, where she stunned Maria Sakkari in three sets before a similarly tight defeat to Sofia Kenin. The American looks a serious dark horse to go at least one round further in this quick return to the tournament’s new slot in the calendar and she will fancy her chances at an opening win here after beating Katerina Siniakova in three sets at the Dubai Masters last week.

World number 43 Siniakova won her fourth of now five WTA titles at the Bad Homburg Open last summer, beating a then pluck underdog Navarro in the semi-finals to see their head-to-head currently finely poised at 1-1. The 27-year-old conceded just four games to Mai Hontama on Tuesday to maintain her strong recent form and her brilliant run to the last 16 at the Qatar Masters saw straight-set upsets over Donna Vekic and Coco Gauff to prove her ability in these conditions. Siniakova has earned at least a set in each of her two matches with Navarro to offer a suitable alternative to the result here but the American should be able to find a way through on home soil.

TIP: EMMA NAVARRO TO WIN

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