Miami Masters 2023: Isner vs Nava Prediction, Odds & Pick

TennisSection previews the 2023 Miami Masters first-round match featuring John Isner vs Emilio Nava on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

John Isner vs Emilio Nava Match Preview

Will John Isner continue his run of past success here in Miami? Will Emilio Nava spoil the American fun? This will be an interesting one, where we have the greatest server of all time taking on a tough test. Who will triumph and move through to the Round of 64 at the 2023 Miami Masters?

John Isner has had a solid comeback from injury, making the final in Dallas though suffering a tough loss to Brandon Nakashima in the first round of Indian Wells. As a former champion of the Miami Open, Isner loves the conditions here as they really favor his serve. Isner is still a really solid player, and I expect him to show that as he takes on Emilio Nava for a spot in the Round of 64 of the 2023 Miami Masters.

Emilio Nava has a tough task ahead of him as he takes on John Isner. Not only is he playing him in his own backyard, but considering the success Isner has had here in the past and the level he is still able to produce, I can’t see Nava truly being able to challenge the 6 ’10 tall American. Let’s see if he’s somehow able to conjure up some magic to get through this one at the 2023 Miami Masters.

John Isner vs Emilio Nava Prediction and Pick

John Isner and Emilio Nava have never met before, with this being their first career meeting. Nava will go into this match never having faced the Isner serve, which I can imagine is a unique experience. Isner will have every advantage at his side of the court here, and I expect him to capitalize on it and book a place in the second round here at the 2023 Miami Masters.