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Charleston Open 2024: Emma Navarro vs Katie Volynets Preview; Head-to-Head, and Prediction

ByAnurag Gusain

Apr 3, 2024 | 3:14 AM EDT

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After the conclusion of the round of 64 fixtures, the stage is set up for a blockbuster all-American clash between two WTA players of high caliber competing at the Charleston Open. The 10th-seeded American player, Emma Navarro, will start her clay court campaign by squaring off against her compatriot, Katie Volynets, in the round of 32.

The Charleston Open is a part of the WTA 500 series and features some high-octane showdowns on the unique green clay courts in South Carolina. As the likes of Navarro and Volynets will be looking to start the clay court season on a high note, it will be interesting to see who comes out on top in this exciting second-round match in Charleston.

Emma Navarro vs Katie Volynets: Charleston Open round of 32 match preview

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After her round-of-16 defeat at the Miami Open, Emma Navarro is now back on the court at her home clay court event, where she is the 10th seed. In her previous campaign in Miami Gardens, the American player swept aside the likes of Storm Hunter and Jasmine Paolini. The current world No. 20 player, however, later tasted a defeat at the hands of her 5th seed compatriot, Jessica Pegula.

Katie Volynets, on the other hand, has secured a place in the main draw of this season’s Charleston Open after her brilliant wins in the qualifying rounds. In her first round of the WTA 500 event, the American player, who is an unseeded participant, recently managed to prevail in a three-set thriller, 6-2, 6-7, 7-6, against Arantxa Rus.

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Navarro vs Volynets: Head-to-Head

The R32 match between Emma Navarro and Katie Volynets at their home clay court tournament will also mark their second meeting on the women’s tour. In their previous encounter at the 2022 W60 Macon, Volynets overcame her compatriot Volynets in a three-set game, and she currently has a 1-0 lead in their H2H record.

Prediction: Navarro to come out on top in this R32 match of the Charleston Open

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The 10th-seed American player recently experienced a breakthrough this season as she clinched her first WTA Tour title at the Hobart International. Given her current top 20 ranking and her solid 96-45 record on clay court surfaces, Emma Navarro is the favorite to win this R32 match against her compatriot, who has yet to make a notable impression on the tour. Who do you think will prevail in this Charleston Open match between Emma Navarro and Katie Volynets? Let us know in the comments section.