Emma Navarro knocked off top-seeded Iga Świątek 7-5, 2-6, 6-3 on Wednesday at the 2026 Bad Homburg Open, emerging victorious from a match that lasted over two hours.
Emma Navarro Overcomes Slow Start to Topple Iga Świątek
Emma Navarro's first-serve percentage lagged early. Still, Iga Świątek handed her an opening by committing seven double faults in the first set alone. Navarro subsequently converted enough chances to take the lead before Świątek leveled the match with a dominant second set.
However, the six-time Grand Slam champion couldn't maintain her momentum.
Navarro came out sharper in the decider, hitting 14 winners against just three unforced errors to close out the match.
The win gives Navarro consecutive victories over Świątek and evens the pair's head-to-head record at 2-2. The US star now advances to her fourth straight Bad Homburg Open quarterfinal — where Elena-Gabriela Ruse awaits.
Meanwhile, Świątek heads to Wimbledon looking to defend her 2025 title with only one grass-court WTA event on her 2026 dance card.
Elsewhere in the draw, Elina Svitolina withdrew from her quarterfinal against Wang Xinyu due to a right hip injury. Wang received a walkover into the Bad Homburg semifinals, next facing either Naomi Osaka or Ekaterina Alexandrova for a spot in the final.
