Early morning tennis action hits the court on Sun, 16 Aug, 7:05 am AEST as world number 28 Emma Navarro clashes with Anhelina Kalinina in the second round. Both players are looking to build momentum, and our latest tennis tips break down where the value sits for this head-to-head contest.

Who Will Win?

The ranking gap jumps off the page right away. Navarro holds the number 28 spot with a 19-16 season record and three career titles. She comes off a last-start loss on Thu, 6 Aug against TBD, having dropped two of her past three overall matches. However, her solid 58% career win percentage shows her overall quality at this level.

Kalinina sits at rank 51 with an 11-10 season record. The numbers say she arrives with fresh momentum after securing a last-start win against Darja Vidmanova on Fri, 14 Aug. This is the very first time these two players have met on tour, leaving their head-to-head record at 0-0. Navarro enters the market as the head-to-head favourite at 1.54, while Kalinina is priced at 2.50.

Head to HeadOdds correct as at 4:12 am AEST. Odds can change.
Our tipEmma Navarro1.56Anhelina Kalinina2.45
Solid tickOur tip: Emma Navarro. Navarro holds the higher ranking at world number 28 and superior career win percentage, giving her the edge in head-to-head markets.

Tipped at $1.54 (2:13 pm AEST). Opinion, not a guarantee. Gamble responsibly — 18+.

Head-to-head context

0–0

Emma Navarro vs Anhelina Kalinina

100%1st set → match win % (form)100%
33%Deciding set win % (form)50%

Set Handicap Edge

The set handicap line is set at -1.5 sets for Navarro at 2.20, while Kalinina gets the +1.5 set line at 1.60. Getting a set start for Kalinina gets a big tick given her confidence boost from her recent victory, while Navarro has surrendered sets in recent outings. Taking Kalinina to cover the set handicap rates a real chance.

SetsOdds correct as at 4:12 am AEST. Odds can change.
Emma Navarro -1.52.20Our tipAnhelina Kalinina +1.51.60
Solid tickOur tip: Anhelina Kalinina +1.5. Kalinina is coming off a victory and gets a set start against an opponent who dropped two of her last three starts.

Tipped at $1.60 (2:13 pm AEST). Opinion, not a guarantee. Gamble responsibly — 18+.

Set handicap (±1.5) form

−1.5 cover = won by two or more sets. Charts use recent completed scorelines.

Emma Navarrolast 5

−1.5 cover rate20%1/5
+1.5 cover rate80%4/5
Straight-sets wins20%1/5

Anhelina Kalininalast 5

−1.5 cover rate40%2/5
+1.5 cover rate80%4/5
Straight-sets wins40%2/5
20%−1.5 cover % (form)40%

Total Games Line

The Total Games line sits at 21.5 games, with both the Over and Under priced evenly at 1.90. Neither player has been sweeping through fixtures effortlessly of late. Kalinina's match on Fri, 14 Aug went deep, while Navarro's outing on Thu, 30 July also stretched out. That points toward a competitive clash capable of pushing past the games line.

GamesOdds correct as at 4:12 am AEST. Odds can change.
Our tipOver 21.51.90Under 21.51.90
Solid tickOur tip: Over 21.5. Extended set battles in recent starts for both players suggest this first-time matchup can cross the 21.5 total games mark.

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Match total games

Average games from recent scorelines · marker shows live line 21.5.

Emma Navarro matches (n=5)avg 22.6vs 21.5
1727
Anhelina Kalinina matches (n=5)avg 22.2vs 21.5
1727

Hit rate vs 21.5

Emma Navarron=5
Over 60%Under 40%
Anhelina Kalininan=5
Over 80%Under 20%
10.6Avg games won (form)12