Wimbledon 2024: Emma Navarro vs Jasmine Paolini preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick
Match Details
Fixture: (19) Emma Navarro vs (7) Jasmine Paolini
Date: Tuesday, July 9
Tournament: Wimbledon 2024
Round: Quarterfinals
Venue: All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England (United Kingdom)
Category: Grand Slam
Surface: Grass
Prize Money: £50,000,000
Live Telecast: USA - ESPN & Tennis Channel | UK - BBC | Canada - TSN, RDS & ESPN International | India - Star Network
Emma Navarro vs Jasmine Paolini preview
Emma Navarro will lock horns with Jasmine Paolini in a highly anticipated quarterfinal clash at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships on Tuesday, July 9.
Navarro has had a dream run at the All England Club so far and has hardly put a foot wrong. She opened her campaign with a commanding 6-0, 6-2 victory over Wang Qiang. Another dominant performance in the subsequent round followed as she saw off four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in straight sets. Navarro amazingly didn't face a single break point across those two matches.
Navarro faced her first real test in the third round against an in-form Diana Shnaider. Shnaider started strong, but the American fought back valiantly in sets two and three to set up a 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory and avenge her loss from a week ago in the semifinals of the Bad Homburg Open. Up against compatriot and second seed Coco Gauff in the quarterfinals, Navarro played some of her best attacking tennis en route to an emphatic 6-4, 6-3 victory.
Paolini also kicked off her Wimbledon campaign in style with a routine 7-5, 6-3 victory over Sara Sorribes Tormo. She comfortably beat Greet Minnen 7-6 (5), 6-2 in round two and Bianca Andreescu 7-6 (4), 6-1 to set up a blockbuster fourth-round clash against 12th seed Madison Keys.
Paolini started the stronger against Keys and quickly wrapped up the opening set. Both players were excellent while returning serve in the second set, but it was Keys who ultimately edged the Italian out in the tie-breaker. Paolini booked her spot in her first Wimbledon quarterfinals after Keys was forced to withdraw due to an injury at 5-5 in the decider.
Emma Navarro vs Jasmine Paolini head-to-head
Emma Navarro leads Jasmine Paolini 3-0 in their head-to-head. They last played at the 2024 Miami Open earlier this year, which the American won in three sets 6-2, 3-6, 6-0.
Emma Navarro vs Jasmine Paolini odds
(Odds sourced from BetMGM)
Emma Navarro vs Jasmine Paolini predictions
Emma Navarro walks into her quarterfinal encounter with Jasmine Paolini as the firm favorite to go through given her rich vein of form on the grasscourt of the All England Club.
Navarro has been simply outstanding on serve throughout the competition. Her net play has been a standout and has worked very well in her favor. She won 100% of her net points in her previous encounter against Gauff. She has a good conversion rate on break points and has looked lethal from the back of the court in general.
Paolini too has impressed on the grass after her terrific run on the clay. Taking the ball early has worked in her favor and she continues to impress at the net too. She's excelled on the return and has averaged 50% of points won on the return across all her matches so far.
Navarro has dominated Paolini in every one of their past encounters and looks well on her way to a fourth win against the Italian. A maiden Grand Slam semifinals beacons the American who's having already had a great year.
Pick: Navarro to win in straight sets.