Everything has been working out for the better for Emma Navarro. The young talent has been producing head-turning results on the WTA Tour this season and with it, solidifying her place within the sport’s top competitors. Ahead of her US Open run, she has taken on the daunting task of rectifying any errors that can thwart her New York campaign. The No. 2 seed is scheduled to lock horns with Camila Osorio in the second round of the Monterrey Open on Wednesday, August 21. And yes, it is an exciting match-up.

Emma Navarro vs Camila Osorio: Preview

Emma Navarro will enter the WTA 500 event on the back of a devastating opening-round loss at the Cincinnati Open. In a 65-minute masterclass, the American was outfoxed by Mirra Andreeva in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2. Navarro, who was unable to keep her nerve against the Russian, delivered 18 unforced errors.

Camila Osorio, on the other hand, is high-spirited after registering an impressive victory over Ajla Tomljanovic in the WTA Monterrey’s opener. Despite facing resistance in the second set, Osorio brushed past the Australian star’s challenge with a score line of 6-2, 7-6(3).

Navarro vs Osorio: Head-to-Head

The two players have never crossed paths with each other on the professional circuit. While their recent show of form certainly intrigues fans with what they have to offer, the WTA 500 event will mark their maiden clash. As a result, their head-to-head is currently locked at 0-0.

Prediction: Navarro to win in straight sets

Navarro is merely a few steps away from claiming a spot in the top 10 rankings column of the WTA. The American has quickly emerged as a force to be reckoned with, reaching the quarterfinal of the Indian Wells and Wimbledon this year. Moreover, Navarro let her racket do the talking at the Canadian Open, wherein she successfully reached the event’s last four.

Rocking the tennis court with a calm demeanor, the American utilizes her topspin forehand to create openings and execute winners from comfortable positions. Her skillset often dictates a counter-puncher gameplay with stable groundstrokes to help maintain the momentum of rallies. However, her serve requires work as she only secured merely 48% of wins on her first serve and 52% on the second against Andreeva. Moreover, the Russian teenager broke Navarro’s serve four times during the contest.

Meanwhile, Osorio has had an average run this season. The Colombian’s hardcourt win-loss ratio is recorded at 7/6 and she has been unable to move past the third round at every tour-level event. Furthermore, her near-term prospects have taken a hit owing to her Olympic participation that disabled to get acclimated in North America. Against Tomljanovic, Osorio secured 70% of wins on her first serve and 47% on the second, showing she has the upper hand on serves.

However, the 22-year-old moves comfortably on clay courts with a defensive game style. Osorio prefers to stick to the farther end of the court and grind her opponents till they tire.

In summary, this contest likely won’t be a toss-up. With Emma performing significantly better under the existing conditions, chances are the match will be dictated in her favor.