There has been a wave of withdrawals from the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart. Top players like Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro are on the withdrawal list as they make their priorities known during the WTA season. Stuttgart’s WTA 500 event has one of the season’s strongest main draws. It is anticipated that Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, and Coco Gauff will compete.
At first, Navarro and Pegula had both announced that they would be playing in the competition. But the news of their withdrawal just recently surfaced after it was announced that both players would participate in this weekend’s Billie Jean Cup qualifiers. Navarro, who is participating in her first-ever BJK Cup match, is ranked second among Davenport’s singles players, trailing only Jessica Pegula.
It would have been Pegula’s and Navarro’s first time participating in the Tennis Grand Prix. To watch them compete in the event, fans will have to wait once again. Paula Badosa and Donna Vekic will take the place of both players.
"I hear great things about the event and hope one year I can finally play.”
Unfortunately, Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro have withdrawn from this year's tournament. This means, @paulabadosa and @DonnaVekic move into the Main Draw. 🔄 pic.twitter.com/rQiwqT2yil— Porsche Tennis (@PorscheTennis) April 12, 2024
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Jessica Pegula in 2024
LLLWLWWLWW Now the world no.5, Jessica played her last match on the 12th of April when she defeated world no.279 Sofia Costoulas 4-6 6-2 6-3 in the Rubber 1 in BEL (draw).
Until now, during this year Jessica has a composed 13-6 match record. Jessica Pegula’s most significant result of this year was reaching the semifinal in Adelaide, San Diego and Charleston.
Jessica Pegula will play the world no.278 Hanne Vandewinkel in the . In the past, they have never competed against each other so far on the main tour.
Pegula won 5 titles in her career: all of them conquered on hard courts. (See the list of her titles)
Pegula is scheduled to play next in Stuttgart (Porsche Tennis Grand Prix). She will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 15th of April.
Emma Navarro in 2024
Currently the world no.21, Emma played her last match on the 12th of April when she overcame world no.278 Hanne Vandewinkel 4-6 6-4 6-3 in the Rubber 2 in BEL (draw).
At the moment, during this season Emma owns a 22-8 record. Navarro conquered 1 title in Hobart.
Emma Navarro will face the world no.279 Sofia Costoulas in the . In the past, they have never played each other till now in top tournaments.
Navarro has won 1 title in 2024 in Hobart.
Navarro will compete next in Stuttgart (Porsche Tennis Grand Prix). She will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 15th of April.
Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro clashed against each other only 1 time. Their current record is 1-0 for Pegula. When they played, Jessica Pegula won 7-6(1) 6-3 in the 4th round in Miami (Miami Open) on the 25th of March 2024.
