Abu Dhabi WTA 2026: Baptiste vs. Navarro – Match Preview & Odds

Abu Dhabi WTA 2026: Baptiste vs. Navarro – Match Preview & Odds

The Round of 16 at the Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Tennis Open features a matchup between Hailey Baptiste and Emma Navarro. Baptiste is currently ranked No. 56 globally, while Navarro holds the No. 17 position in the WTA rankings.

Match Overview: Baptiste vs. Navarro

  • Tournament: Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Tennis Open
  • Round: Round of 16
  • Date: Tuesday, February 3
  • Court Surface: Hard

Betting Odds and Predictions

Navarro is the favorite to win, with odds set at -250, while Baptiste’s odds are at +190. According to the implied probability derived from these odds, Baptiste has a 71.4% chance of winning the match.

Betting Odds Summary

  • Baptiste’s odds to win match: +190
  • Navarro’s odds to win match: -250
  • Baptiste’s odds to win tournament: +2500
  • Navarro’s odds to win tournament: +750

Player Performance Insights

Both players have varying records on hard courts over the past year.

  • Hailey Baptiste:
    • Record: 11 wins, 15 losses in 15 tournaments
    • Service games won: 69.0% (on serve)
    • Return games won: 29.6%
    • Break points converted: 42.6% (84 of 197)
  • Emma Navarro:
    • Record: 14 wins, 14 losses in 15 tournaments
    • Service games won: 66.6%
    • Return games won: 40.0%
    • Break points converted: 52.4% (121 of 231)

Recent Tournament Results

In the Australian Open, Baptiste faced off against Coco Gauff, ranked No. 3, and lost 3-6, 6-0, 3-6 in the Round of 32 on January 22. Conversely, Navarro competed against No. 50 Magda Linette and also faced defeat, losing 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 on January 18 in the Round of 128.

This Round of 16 clash promises to be an exciting contest, showcasing the talents of both players in the prestigious Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Tennis Open.