Lexus Nottingham Open 2026: Emma Navarro to face Marie Bouzkova in women’s singles final The women’s singles final of the Lexus Nottingham Open 2026 has been set between third-seeded Emma Navarro and fourth-seeded Marie Bouzkova, marking a highly anticipated clash on grass court. Bouzkova secured her place in the final by defeating former world No. 1 Karolina Pliskova in a straight-sets victory, while Navarro advanced after overcoming Swiss qualifier Viktorija Golubic in a dramatic second-round match. Bouzkova’s semi-final victory against Pliskova was a dominant performance, with the Czech world No. 27 winning 6-4, 6-1. The match, which lasted an hour and 19 minutes, showcased Bouzkova’s sharp serving and composure. She converted 71% of her service points (35/49) compared to Pliskova’s 51% (25/49). Bouzkova’s ability to break Pliskova’s serve late in the first set proved decisive, and she extended her lead in the second to seal the win. This victory marks Bouzkova’s first grass-court final and her 10th career WTA final. Pliskova, a two-time Nottingham champion, had a strong record at the tournament, with a 12-1 win record and an unbroken semi-final streak on grass. However, Bouzkova’s resilience and tactical precision disrupted her rhythm. Bouzkova emphasized her respect for Pliskova, calling the victory “super special” and acknowledging the former world No. 1’s experience. “She’s such a great champion,” Bouzkova said. “I knew it wasn’t going to be easy, but I’m super happy I could pull through.” Navarro’s path to the final was equally challenging. The American third seed faced a gritty battle against Golubic, who came back from a break down three times in the first set. Navarro eventually prevailed 7-6(5), 6-2 after a medical emergency in the crowd paused play during the tie-break.#emma_navarro #marie_bouzkova #karolina_pliskova #lexus_nottingham_open_2026 #victorija_golubic
