Monterrey Open 2024: Emma Navarro vs Magdalena Frech preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds & pick | Abierto GNP Seguros
Match Details
Fixture: (2) Emma Navarro vs (9) Magdalena Frech
Date: August 22, 2024
Tournament: Monterrey Open
Round: Quarterfinal
Venue: Club Sonoma, Monterrey, Mexico
Category: WTA 500
Surface: Hard
Prize Money: $922,573
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN
Emma Navarro vs Magdalena Frech preview
Second seed Emma Navarro will square off against Magdalena Frech in a highly anticipated quarterfinal clash in Monterrey on Thursday, August 22. They will be up on center court after Ekaterina Alexandrova and Yuan Yue's encounter.
Navarro had a breakthrough first half of the season, capturing her first WTA title in Hobart. She then reached the semifinals in San Diego and the quarterfinals in Indian Wells in consecutive weeks. She advanced to the fourth round at the French Open before losing to second seed Aryna Sabalenka.
Navarro began her American hardcourt swing with a strong performance in Toronto, reaching the semifinals. She lost to compatriot Amanda Anisimova in three close sets. The American's campaign in Cincinnati ended with disappointment, losing to Mirra Andreeva in the first round.
In her Monterrey opener, Navarro faced Camila Osorio, who started strong and won the first set. The second seed won a tight second set to force a decider, and ultimately triumphed in a one-sided tiebreaker, securing a 3-6, 7-5, 7-6(2) victory.
Ninth seed Frech has a 31-23 win-loss record in singles this season. She reached the final of the Prague Open, where she lost to compatriot Magda Linette. The Pole also reached the quarterfinals in Eastbourne and the fourth rounds in Melbourne and Dubai.
Frech has navigated through two intense three-setters in her Monterrey campaign this week. She defeated Nadia Podoroska 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in the first round and came back from a set down to beat Lina Glushko 6-7(2), 6-3, 6-1 in the second round.
Emma Navarro vs Magdalena Frech head-to-head
Emma Navarro and Magdalena Frech have split their head-to-head with one win apiece. Navarro prevailed in their latest encounter in the Round of 16 of the Hobart International this year, where she went on to win the title.
Emma Navarro vs Magdalena Frech odds
(Odds sourced from BetMGM)
Emma Navarro vs Magdalena Frech prediction
Navarro has firmly established herself as a top player on hardcourts this year. Her opener in Monterrey was challenging, but she showed remarkable tenacity and resilience after losing the first set. Navarro was effective on serve during crucial moments and improved her game from the baseline as the match progressed.
Frech, on the other hand, has already played two three-set matches leading up to this encounter, which might make it difficult for her to keep up with Navarro’s pace. While Frech has struggled with her serve so far, the Pole has compensated with strong return play. However, Frech will need to significantly improve her baseline game to pull off an upset.
Given her recent form and superior hardcourt record, Navarro is expected to advance comfortably in this match. With top seed Danielle Collins eliminated in the second round, Navarro remains a strong favorite for the title.
Pick: Navarro in straight sets.