Hobart, NCAA, Indian Wells: Everything you always wanted to know about Emma Navarro (but never had time to find out) – updated with Sabalenka upset

Who is Emma Navarro?

Emma Navarro is an American tennis player on the WTA Tour. She first debuted as a professional in 2019, after having a strong junior career. She plays both singles and doubles, and reached a career-high ranking of No 20 in the world in singles this year.

Why is Emma Navarro in the news?

This week, Navarro handed out a big upset at the WTA 1000 event in Indian Wells, defeating world No 2 Aryna Sabalenka in the round of 16 at the BNP Paribas Open, 6-3, 3-6, 6-2.

What did Navarro do at 2024 Indian Wells?

Navarro has made it through to the quarter-finals of Indian Wells in 2024 for the first time in her career. En route to the last eight, she beat: Lesia Tsurenko, Elina Svitolina and – for the biggest win of her career – Aryna Sabalenka.

What did Emma Navarro do in Hobart?

Emma Navarro won the first title of her career at the Hobart International in January 2024, beating the experienced Elise Mertens in the final to clinch the WTA 250 tournament.

Was Navarro a good junior?

Navarro had a strong junior career which led many to mark her out as a player to watch closely in the future. She won the NCAA Championships singles title on in May 2021, representing the University of Virginia. Navarro also finished runner-up in the 2019 Junior French Open singles.

Does Emma Navarro play singles or doubles?

Navarro plays both doubles and singles, although having broken through at WTA level, she now prioritises singles in most tournaments.

She played a lot of doubles during her junior career to help hone her net skills, winning the 2019 Junior French Open doubles title alongside Chloe Beck, the same year they finished runner-up at the Junior Australian Open.

How old is Emma Navarro?

Navarro is 22 years old. She was born on May 18, 2001.

What is Navarro’s highest ranking?

Navarro’s highest ranking is No 20 in the world, which she achieved on March 18, 2024 after beating Sabalenka in Indian Wells.

Who is Emma Navarro’s coach?

Navarro’s coach is Peter Ayers, an American tennis coach and former player. Ayers has been working with Navarro since 2016. 

Who are Navarro’s family?

Emma Navarro’s parents are Ben and Kelly Navarro. Her father Ben Navarro is a billionaire businessman. She also has three siblings, one of which – Meggie Navarro – is also a promising young tennis player.