The Stats Zone
· Adam Evans

Madison Keys vs Emma Navarro Preview & Prediction | 2023 Guadalajara Open Akron | Second Round

Madison Keys vs Emma Navarro Preview & Prediction | 2023 Guadalajara Open Akron | Second Round

Click here for today’s sports betting tips from our expert analysts!

THE FACTS

When is Madison Keys vs Emma Navarro on and what time does it start? Madison Keys vs Emma Navarro will take place on Wednesday 20th September, 2023 – not before 02:15 (UK)

Where is Madison Keys vs Emma Navarro taking place? Madison Keys vs Emma Navarro will take place at the Panamerican Tennis Center in Guadalajara, Mexico

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

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

What channel is Madison Keys vs Emma Navarro on in the UK? Madison Keys vs Emma Navarro will be televised live on the Amazon Prime Video app on Smart TVs

Where can I stream Madison Keys vs Emma Navarro in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Madison Keys vs Emma Navarro live on the Prime Video app

THE PREDICTION

28-year-old Madison Keys moved back up to world number 12 after her incredible run to the semi-finals of the US Open but it remains to be seen how she fares in her first tournament back with such heartache in losing from a set and a break up to eventual runner-up Aryna Sabalenka there. Keys beat some serious quality in Liudmila Samsonova, Marketa Vondrousova and Jessica Pegula en-route to the last four but losing to Sabalenka for the second time late on in a major, after falling more comfortably in the quarter-finals at Wimbledon, will certainly have left a bruise after getting so close to a second final in New York. 22-year-old Emma Navarro faces a huge opportunity here as she continues to steadily rise up the rankings. The younger American set a career-high of 49th this week after upsetting Maria Sakkari to reach the semi-finals in San Diego last week and she took eventual runner-up Sofia Kenin to three to look battle-hardened here.

A comfortable opener over qualifier Maria Mateas gives Navarro a strong foothold in Guadalajara but this outcome rests squarely on Keys’ racket. Consider taking Navarro to earn at least a set as an underdog with a solid chance but leave this one well away from an accumulator.