Emma Navarro is a leading lady among the young brigade of American tennis players today. At the young age of 22, she has already won a singles title and made the third round at a major. As of March 2024, she is ranked No. 23 by the WTA, her career-high. A junior major champion in doubles, Navarro definitely has a bright future ahead, needless to say, she has made a strong start in 2024.
Navarro registered her best grand slam performance at the 2024 Australian Open, where she was seeded at a major for the first time. She reached the third round of the tournament in both singles and doubles.
Navarro finished semifinalist at the 2024 San Diego Open, where she lost to Katie Boulter. Navarro reached the fourth round of the 2024 BNP Paribas Open, defeating Lesia Tsurenko and Elina Svitolina.
Born on May 18, 2001, in New York City, Emma Navarro began playing tennis at a very young age, and turned pro in 2019. She is the daughter of billionaire businessman Ben Navarro, and also the NCAA Championship winner from 2021. Navarro has a compact style of play, dominated by her textbook movement across the court and solid ground-strokes. She likes to engage in baseline exchanges, and picks the right moment to go forward and finish the point at the net.
Who is the coach of Emma Navarro?
Emma Navarro is currently being coached by Peter Ayers. He is an American former professional tennis player, who turned into a coach after his retirement.
Emma Navarro and Peter Ayers have been working together for over eight years now. He has trained the American since her junior days, and greatly developed her power and accuracy on the circuit. As a player, Ayers had a career-high ranking of No. 922 in the world. In 2019, Navarro said, “My coach Peter Ayers is the most dedicated man I’ve ever met. He’ll do whatever it takes to give me what I need or help me improve.”
Emma Navarro Support Team
Along with coach Peter Ayers, Emma Navarro has a strong supporting cast that travels with her on tour. This includes her mother - Kelly Navarro. Additionally, her LTP Academy hitting partner Gaston Murray and physio Kelly Shannon also accompany her. Last but not the least, LTP Academy General Manager Patrick Hieber supports her during Grand Slams and the American swing.
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Emma Navarro Best Grand Slam Performances
Singles
Australian Open - R3 (2024)
Roland Garros - R2 (2023)
Wimbledon - R1 (2023)
US Open - R1 (2021, 2023)
Doubles
Australian Open - R3 (2024)
Roland Garros - R1 (2023)
Wimbledon - R1 (2023)
US Open - R1 (2019, 2021, 2023)
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FAQ's On Emma Navarro Coach
Q. Who is Emma Navarro’s coach?
A. Peter Ayers is the current coach of Emma Navarro, as of early 2024.
A. Peter Ayers is the current coach of Emma Navarro, as of early 2024.
Q. How much has Emma Navarro won through prize money?
A. As per the WTA website, Emma Navarro has won over $1,115,560 in prize money as of March 2024.
A. As per the WTA website, Emma Navarro has won over $1,115,560 in prize money as of March 2024.
Q. How many titles has Emma Navarro won?
A. Emma Navarro has won one singles title in her professional career, the Hobart International title in March 2024.
A. Emma Navarro has won one singles title in her professional career, the Hobart International title in March 2024.
Q. How old is Emma Navarro?
A. Emma Navarro is 22 years old.
A. Emma Navarro is 22 years old.
Q. Where did Emma Navarro go to college?
A. Emma Navarro played college tennis for the University of Virginia and pursued her studies in the Arts and Science field.
A. Emma Navarro played college tennis for the University of Virginia and pursued her studies in the Arts and Science field.
