A new American tennis star is on the rise.
Emma Navarro pulled off a major upset, defeating world number two Coco Gauff in straight sets in the fourth round on Centre Court on Sunday night to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals.
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It’s a remarkable progression for Navarro, who only recently began her professional career, enjoyed success in college and at the majors and will be making a breakthrough year in 2024 as she seeks to become the first player ranked 19th in the world to win a major.
Here’s what you need to know about Emma Navarro ahead of her first major quarterfinal appearance.
Where is Emma Navarro from?
Mr. Navarro is a native of New York City, New York.
Emma Navarro Age
Navarro is 23 years old, born on May 18, 2001.
Emma Navarro’s Father
Navarro’s father is billionaire Ben Navarro, founder and CEO of Sherman Financial Group, who has invested in tennis and is an owner of the Charleston Open and, in 2022, the Cincinnati Open.
What college did Emma Navarro attend?
Navarro was a rising star in the tennis world and played at the University of Virginia from 2020 to 2022. During her freshman season, she was the 2021 NCAA singles champion and qualified for her first major tournament, the U.S. Open. She finished her Cavalier career with a 51-3 singles record.
Emma Navarro’s professional career, major league history
Navarro turned professional in 2022, but really started to hit her stride in 2023. She began to finish highly in WTA Tour tournaments and won the French Open in 2023. In January, she won her first title at the 2024 Hobart International and continued to climb the world rankings.
She continues to progress in major tournaments in 2024, reaching the third round at the 2024 Australian Open and the fourth round of a major tournament for the first time at the 2024 French Open, defeating Madison Keys in the third round, ultimately losing to second seed Aryna Sabalenka. She is currently in her first major tournament quarterfinal at Wimbledon in 2024.
Emma Navarro 2024 Wimbledon
- Round 1: Defeats Wang Qiang (6-0, 6-2)
- Round 2: Defeats Naomi Osaka (6-4, 6-1)
- Round 3: Defeats Diana Schneider (2-6, 6-3, 6-4)
- Round 4: Defeats Coco Gauff (6-4, 6-3)
Who will Emma Navarro face next?
Navarro will face Jasmine Paolini in the women’s singles quarterfinals.
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