Madrid Open 2024: Emma Navarro vs Beatriz Haddad Maia; Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction

The round of 32 in the Madrid Open will feature a blockbuster clash between Emma Navarro and Beatriz Haddad Maia. Haddad Maia is entering the Madrid Open after failing to achieve more than one win in the last two months. Navarro, on the other hand, is on a roll. The American player has found a good rhythm this year as she has grown leaps and bounds. She managed to break her way into the top 30 for the first time by winning the Hobart International. Since then, she has stumbled here and there but managed a steady stream of wins.

Emma Navarro vs Beatriz Haddad Maia: Preview

Navarro faced Nadia Podoroska in her first match in Madrid and won 6-2, 6-1, showing a dominating performance. Navarro hit 2 aces and landed only 59% of her first serves. She won 62% of points on first serve and took 5 break points out of the 9 that came her way. She gave away 1 break point out of 3, which shows good control under pressure as well. Navarro gave 22 service points to Podoroska, which further shows her trouble with serves. 

Maia faced Sara Errani and hit 6 aces to win the clash 6-3, 6-2. She landed 71% of first serves and won an astounding 83% of first serve points, giving only 13 receiving points to Errani. Maia also won 4 break points out of 6 and gave away 1 break point out of 5, showing she was in control for most of the match. With her serve out of the world right now, she could spell trouble for Navarro.

Navarro vs Maia: Head-to-Head

Navarro and Maia have fought on the WTA Tour once. Their clash took place in the round of 32 of the Charleston 125, which was won by Navarro 7-6, 6-0. The American player was 200 ranking points below Maia during their match, but now, both come into the Madrid Open ranked in the top 30. Which means their current match is going to be even more exciting.

Prediction: Navarro to be the victor after a close match

Both players have certain advantages on their side, which can lead them to victory. Maia’s low-bouncing shots are perfect for quicker conditions, but not on clay. Navarro is an all-court player and hits solid groundstrokes, which will help in her game against Maia. Navarro is also a good returner, which will help her when she faces Maia’s serves.

With a much more powerful serve and better control under pressure, Maia can upset the American. The Brazilian player will need to bring her A-game because Navarro will have no trouble making it physical and testing Maia’s stamina. Navarro will be the one to take the cake and eat it, too, but Maia has a good chance of stealing it from her.