Paula Badosa is set to clash with Emma Navarro for the third time in their careers at the WTA German Open. This matchup comes after their encounter in the quarterfinals of the 2024 US Open, where Navarro secured victory. The 8th-seeded Badosa began her campaign in Berlin strong, defeating Germany’s Eva Lys in straight sets with a score of 6-1, 6-3. Meanwhile, Navarro, currently ranked 9th in the world, overcame Marta Kostyuk, winning 6-2, 6-3, benefiting from Kostyuk’s 43 unforced errors.
Badosa’s performance has been impressive following an injury-prone season, and she demonstrated her skills on grass with her rapid win over Lys, completing the match in just 60 minutes. Her determination is palpable as she seeks to build on her consistent record of nine quarterfinal appearances over the last twelve months, including a semifinals run at the Australian Open where she upset Coco Gauff before falling to Aryna Sabalenka.
Conversely, Navarro has faced challenges throughout 2025, having not won consecutive matches in eight of her last nine WTA tournaments. However, her previous success on grass, with four quarterfinal appearances, provides her with some confidence as she heads into this match. Notably, she also participated in the US Open mixed doubles alongside world No. 1 Jannik Sinner.
Both players have evenly split their previous matchups, with Badosa emerging victorious in Rome earlier in 2024 and Navarro besting her during last year’s US Open quarterfinals. The upcoming match promises to be exciting, with Badosa’s powerful baseline game pitted against Navarro’s strategic prowess on grass.
Analysis of their head-to-head history shows that while Badosa holds a slight advantage in overall rankings and career stats, Navarro’s ability to perform well on grass could provide an interesting dynamic. Betting odds currently favor Badosa at -165, while Navarro is positioned as an underdog at +130.
As this second-round match approaches, fans can expect a fierce contest between two talented players, both striving for momentum in the early stages of this prestigious tournament.