Emma Navarro defeated Petra Kvitova 6–3, 6–1 in the first round of Wimbledon on grass on 1 July 2025, confirming her status as the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.23 to Kvitova's 4.67. Navarro's dominant performance saw her control proceedings throughout, breaking serve multiple times to secure a commanding victory in straight sets. The American's grass-court game proved too potent for the Czech veteran, who struggled to find her rhythm on the surface. Navarro's comprehensive win suggests strong early-tournament form and positions her favourably for the second round.