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. She won the NCAA Championship in 2021. Navarro has a compact style of play, dominated by her textbook movement across the court and solid groundstrokes. She likes to engage in baseline exchanges, and picks the right moment to go forward and finish the point at the net.
Emma Navarro is a leading lady among the young brigade of American tennis players today. At the young age of 23, she had already won a singles title and made the quarterfinal (in double) at a major. As of June 2024, she is ranked No. 17 by the WTA, her career high. A junior major champion in doubles, Navarro definitely has a bright future ahead.
Navarro registered her best grand slam performance at the 2024 French Open, where she reached the fourth round.
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.
