Taylor Fritz faces Emilio Nava tonight in the Cincinnati Open second round, capping a 2025 season where he’s thrived in events like this outside the Grand Slams.
He won grass-court titles in Stuttgart and Eastbourne, and made semifinal runs in Miami and the Canadian Open, falling to Ben Shelton in the latter.
This year, he also made it to the semis at Wimbledon, losing to Carlos Alcaraz in a four-set battle. But a Grand Slam title continues to elude Fritz. A strong performance in Cincy, even a title run, could give him the runway he needs for glory in Flushing.
Emilio Nava, the 23-year-old American qualifier, has been mainly active on the Challenger Tour this year. But he arrives boosted by a notable upset, beating former champion Borna Coric to reach this stage.
Nava, currently ranked No. 105, continues to gain confidence with his aggressive lefty game, making this a compelling early test.
Fritz–Nava Head-to-Head
Fritz leads their head-to-head 1-0, having won their sole previous match on hard court in Miami in 2023, 6–4, 6–1.
Prediction
Fritz in 2 straight sets. Nava’s breakthrough win underscores his potential, but Fritz’s experience and form on hard courts should see him through efficiently.
How to Watch Taylor Fritz vs. Emilio Nava
The Taylor Fritz–Emilio Nava match is now expected to start at around 8:55 PM Eastern on Center Court at the Lindner Family Tennis Center, after Aryna Sabalenka’s defeat of Marketa Vondrousova in straight sets.
The match may air live on the Tennis Channel or its streaming-only T2 Channel, available for free on Amazon Prime Video here.
The Tennis Channel has a live stream simulcast of its TV coverage here, along with a dedicated feed for the Fritz-Nava match here.
If none of these viewing options work for you, the Tennis Channel has a standalone streaming subscription available for $9.99/month or $109.99/year.
Fritz vs. Nava
Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
Scheduled Start Time: 8:55 PM Eastern (after Sabalenka-Vondrousova)
Venue: Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason, Ohio
Court: Center Court
TV: Tennis Channel
Streaming: Tennis Channel app and website
