Emma Navarro def. Caty McNally 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 — US Open 2026 R64

Match recap

Emma Navarro defeated Caty McNally 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 in the R64 of the US Open 2026.

The return game showed up a set late. McNally broke in game 2 of the opener and Navarro finished that set without a break point of her own, then went 5 of 10 the rest of the way while McNally converted 3 of 13 for the match. Then the ball-striking followed. The 26th seed won 83 percent of her first-serve points in the third and out-hit her opponent 14 winners to four in the set, and when the break back arrived in game 5 for 2-3, the reply was immediate: a break for 4-2. It is the second straight year McNally has gone out to the same opponent at this stage of the US Open, while Navarro, 7-11 on hard coming into the day, moves into the third round.

Match stats

Emma Navarro: 5 aces, 26 winners, 59% first serves, 5 double faults, 5/10 break points. Caty McNally: 1 ace, 18 winners, 60% first serves, 4 double faults, 3/13 break points.

Profiles: Emma Navarro · Caty McNally — US Open 2026

Head-to-head

Emma Navarro and Caty McNally have met 4 times, with Emma Navarro leading the head-to-head 3–1.

• Rosmalen Open 2026 R32 — Caty McNally won 4-6, 6-0, 6-4
• US Open 2025 R64 — Emma Navarro won 6-2, 6-1
• Indian Wells 2023 R128 — Emma Navarro won 1-6, 6-1, 6-1

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