Navarro E. vs Haddad Maia B.

WTA London – Match Preview

Navarro E. vs Haddad Maia B.

🧠 Form & Context

• Emma Navarro 🇺🇸
  Coming off a disappointing clay swing—just six wins across six tournaments and a crushing 0–6, 1–6 loss to Bouzas Maneiro in Paris—Navarro arrives with something to prove. Fortunately, she has a strong track record on grass, including three quarterfinal runs last summer and a Grand Slam QF at Wimbledon 2024 where she beat Osaka and Gauff. This is her debut at Queen’s Club, and she’ll be eager to bounce back after her worst loss of the year.
• Beatriz Haddad Maia 🇧🇷
  It's been a bumpy ride in 2025 for the Brazilian—just 7 wins in 23 matches and a struggle to string together consistent results. Her comeback win over Kvitova in R1 was a bright spot, showcasing her trademark resilience. However, her grass-court record remains shaky, particularly in later rounds. Though she holds a 3–2 edge over Navarro in their head-to-head (all on clay), she hasn’t made a deep grass run in two years.

🔍 Match Breakdown

Navarro’s aggressive return game, efficient movement, and flat groundstrokes make her a natural fit on grass. She’ll look to jump on Haddad Maia’s second serve and dictate play with early ball striking.

Haddad Maia has the lefty spin and patience to frustrate opponents on clay, but on faster surfaces her game becomes more vulnerable—especially if she falls behind early. Her fight is undeniable, but her rhythm and execution under pressure have been lacking this year.

🔮 Prediction

Prediction: Navarro in 2 tight sets.
Navarro’s surface comfort and Grand Slam composure should prove decisive. Expect Haddad Maia to compete hard, but the American’s precision and grass pedigree make her the favorite to advance.