Who is Emma Navarro? Meet the ‘Underdog’ Who Defeated Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff in Wimbledon 2024

Emma Navarro, a 23-year-old American tennis player, has taken the world by storm after her stunning performances at Wimbledon 2024.

Despite being ranked outside the top 100, Navarro defeated two of the biggest names in women’s tennis, Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff, en route to the quarterfinals, earning her the moniker “the underdog.”

Early Life

Emma Navarro was born on May 18, 2001, in New York, New York, United States of America. She is 23 years old as of 2024.

Career

Emma Navarro had an impressive junior career, finishing as the runner-up in the 2019 French Open singles draw and winning the doubles title with Chloe Beck. The pair also finished as runners-up at the 2019 Australian Open junior event.
Navarro made her WTA Tour main-draw debut at the 2019 Charleston Open, receiving a wild card for both the singles and doubles events.

In 2020, Navarro was rated as the best tennis recruit in the nation and committed to the University of Virginia. As a first-year student in 2021, she won the NCAA Championships singles title, earning a wild card into the main draw of the 2021 US Open, where she made her Grand Slam debut.

Navarro left Virginia after her second year in 2022 and continued to make strides on the professional circuit. In 2023, she reached the second round of the French Open for her first major win, and later reached her first WTA semifinal at the Bad Homburg Open. By the end of the season, Navarro had cracked the top 50 in the world rankings, becoming the third American to do so in 2023.

Navarro’s breakthrough year came in 2024. She won her maiden WTA title at the Hobart International, defeating former champion Elise Mertens in the final. At the Australian Open, she reached the third round, which helped her break into the top 25. Seeded at several WTA 1000 events, Navarro continued to impress, reaching the quarterfinals of the Indian Wells Open with a win over world No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka, becoming the first American to defeat a top-2 player at the tournament since 2001.

Navarro’s strong 2024 season continued at the French Open, where she reached the fourth round for the first time at a major, defeating the 14th seed Madison Keys. She then made her first Grand Slam quarterfinal at Wimbledon, where she defeated the second seed Coco Gauff in the fourth round. Navarro’s impressive performances throughout the year propelled her to a career-high ranking of world No. 17.

Family, Personal Life, and Facts: Parents, Siblings, Husband/Boyfriend, Children, Height, Weight, and Ethnicity

Emma Navarro has a sister. She is the granddaughter of Frank Navarro, a former American football player and coach. She is of Hispanic and Italian descent. Her father Benjamin Navarro is an American billionaire businessman, the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Sherman Financial Group, LLC, which owns Credit One Bank.

Navarro is currently single and has not publicly disclosed any romantic relationships. She stands at 5’7″ (170 cm) and weighs approximately 150 lbs (68 kg).

Endorsement Deals, Salary and Net Worth

As a result of her impressive performances at Wimbledon 2024, Navarro has seen a significant increase in her endorsement deals and earnings. As of July 2024, Emma Navarro’s net worth is estimated to be around $2 million.