🎾 WTA Charleston: Amanda Anisimova vs Emma Navarro

🎾 WTA Charleston: Amanda Anisimova vs Emma Navarro – Quarterfinal Preview

🧠 Form & Context

Amanda Anisimova 🇺🇸
💥 Back in business: Has dropped just 12 games in two rounds, beating Kudermetova and Putintseva in straight sets.
🛤️ Comeback trail: Climbed from outside the top 400 to a career-high No. 16 in 2024, including a title in Doha and runner-up in Toronto.
🧱 Clay-capable: Roland-Garros semifinalist in 2019, her flat hitting translates well to both red and green clay.
📍 Charleston history: Semifinalist in 2022 — hasn't lost a set in her last five completed matches here.

Emma Navarro 🇺🇸
🏡 Home favorite: Grew up in Charleston — her family owns the tournament. Now in the QFs for the first time after six attempts.
🎢 Inconsistent 2025: Despite an Aussie Open QF and Merida title, she’s struggled to win back-to-back matches consistently this year.
💪 Tested early: Beat Baptiste in straights and overcame Krueger in three sets — both tricky matchups.
🌱 Clay-bred game: Her spin, patience, and angles are perfect for green clay. Built to grind and disrupt rhythm.

🔍 Match Breakdown

🔹 Anisimova will look to take control early — flattening balls and hitting through the court. If she can stay aggressive and serve efficiently, she’ll limit Navarro’s ability to settle into long rallies.

🔹 Navarro will aim to do the opposite — stretch points, move Anisimova side to side, and use the crowd energy to pressure her opponent. If she breaks down Anisimova’s rhythm and draws unforced errors, she could flip the momentum.

This match may hinge on how well Anisimova handles extended baseline exchanges and how consistently she can hit through Navarro’s defense.

🔮 Prediction

Pick: Amanda Anisimova in 3 sets

Navarro will have the crowd and clay know-how, but Anisimova is hitting clean, confident, and has a strong track record in Charleston. Expect a battle of styles with the more explosive player narrowly edging through.