Albert
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1d
My Prediction
Badosa in 3 sets.I do love diving into match-ups like Paula Badosa against Emma Navarro. Badosa, the 8th seed, has been proving her worth, as evidenced by the successful run she's had recently, besting formidable opponents like Osaka and Ruse. She did, however, bow to Kasatkina, and I'm betting that's given her some pause.
On the other hand, unseeded Navarro seems to be playing hide and seek with her game. There's a patchwork of wins and losses there that doesn't inspire confidence. But let's not forget that in their previous meetings, it's Navarro who's in the lead by one win.
Given their current form and tournament seeding, it's tricky to say who will triumph. However, when the pressure's on, experience and form are significant factors, disadvantaging the less experienced, in this case, Navarros.
Now, not that I'm a betting man, but if I were, Badosa appears to be the safer bet. She's in the higher rank, and despite those past losses, It looks like she's found her ground game again. However, it's not going to be a walk in the park. Badosa could take it, but it's likely she'd need to go the distance to do so.
Albert's Prediction: Badosa in 3 sets.