Miami Open 2024: Jessica Pegula vs Emma Navarro Preview, Head-To-Head, and Prediction

It is not the start that Jessica Pegula would have liked this year. The American star is yet to win a title in 2024, and given her standards, she would be disappointed with the way she has performed lately. Pegula is looking for redemption and what can be a better place than her home country to do it? She is currently in Miami where she’s playing in the Miami Open. The 30-year-old has reached the pre-quarterfinals and faces an exciting challenge next.

Pegula will take on her compatriot, Emma Navarro, in the round of 16. Navarro is one among several young American stars hoping to make it big in the tournament. Let’s find out who has a better chance to win this contest.

Jessica Pegula vs Emma Navarro: Preview

Pegula, a seasoned campaigner, has had inconsistent performances right through the 2024 season. She began her campaign with a semifinal finish at the Adelaide International. However, Pegula suffered a shock defeat in the second round of the Australian Open. Similarly, in the recently concluded Indian Wells tournament, the American star lost in the first round. As a result, Pegula will have to pull up her socks when she takes on Navarro.

On the contrary, Navarro has had some bright performances this year. At the young age of 22, the American sensation managed to win the Hobart International title. Subsequently, she reached the third round of the Australian Open. Earlier this month, she managed a quarterfinal finish in Indian Wells, before losing against Maria Sakkari.

Pegula vs Navarro: Head-to-Head

While both have been playing on the WTA Tour for quite some time now, it is interesting to note that they are yet to face each other. Thus, the Miami Open pre-quarterfinal stage will be the first time Pegula and Navarro will be going up against each other. Given their maiden meeting, it can be a seesaw battle between them.

Prediction: Pegula to win a tough battle

Although the two will enter the match in contrasting forms, Pegula is known to rise on big occasions. And what better than her home tournament to get back into the groove? Although she’ll face a stern test, Pegula is expected to win the match in three sets and enter the Miami Open quarterfinals. Their match will take place today at the Grandstand.

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