With some spectacular showdowns, this season’s San Diego Open has managed to pique the interest of the entire tennis community. It is part of the WTA Tour 500 category and is played on the outdoor hardcourts at the Barnes Tennis Center. Now that the quarterfinal round fixtures have concluded, the stage is set up for blockbuster semifinal matches between some of the top guns on the women’s tour.

The third-seeded American, Emma Navarro, will square off against the current British No. 1 player, Katie Boulter. As both players of high caliber will be vying for a place in the title match, it will be interesting to emerge victorious in this high-profile hard-court encounter in San Diego.

Emma Navarro vs. Katie Boulter: San Diego Open semifinals preview

After a second-round defeat at the Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Championships, Emma Navarro looks all agreed up to make amends at this WTA 500 event. Entering the tournament as the third seed, the American tennis star has swept aside the likes of Kateřina Siniaková and Daria Saville to reach the semifinals.

Katie Boulter, on the other hand, is coming to the tournament after a lackluster campaign at the Linz Open. In her opening round matches in San Diego, the British player overcame the likes of the second seed, Beatriz Haddad Maia, and the Italian, Jasmine Paolini. Later, Boulter also pulled off another upset against the 7th seed, Donna Vekić, in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3.

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Navarro vs. Boulter: Head-to-Head

The semifinal match clash between Navarro and Boulter at this season’s San Diego Open will also mark their first meeting on the WTA tour. With no prior confrontations on the court between the WTA players, Navarro and Boulter’s H2H record is currently locked at 0-0.

Prediction: Navarro to prevail in the semifinals of the San Diego Open

The American tennis star bagged her first WTA title at this season’s Hobart International, and she has now reached the top 30 rankings. Given her recent stellar form and current number-three seeding in San Diego, Navarro is not only the favorite to win this semifinal match but also the championship.

Who do you think will prevail in this blockbuster semifinal match between Navarro and Boulter? Let us know in the comments section.

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