Emma Navarro is a young tennis sensation from America who achieved the career-high ranking of No. 8 in September 2024. 2021 NCAA Singles Champion, Navarro won her maiden 2024 Hobart International Open, defeating Elise Mertens in the final. She reached her first Grand Slam semifinal at the 2024 US Open, defeating Paula Badosa in the quarterfinals and defending champion Coco Gauff in the fourth round. However, she lost to eventual champion Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets. Navarro finished quarterfinalist at the 2024 Wimbledon.
She reached her maiden WTA 1000 semifinals at the 2024 Canadian Open, losing to Amanda Anisimova. She advanced to the 2024 Monterrey Open and 2024 Bad Homburg Open semifinals, losing to Linda Noskova and Diana Shnaider. Navarro reached her maiden Indian Wells Masters quarterfinals after beating Aryna Sabalenka. Navarro is an all-court player whose playing style is characterized by athletic elegance and steadiness. She has played collegiate tennis for the University of Virginia.
Who are Emma Navarro's Family Members?
Navarro's family consists of her parents, Ben and Kelly Navarro, and three siblings - two brothers, Owen and Earl Navarro, and a sister, Meggie Navarro.
Emma Navarro’s Mother
Kelly Navarro is the mother of Emma Navarro. She introduced a college scholarship fund with her husband named Meeting Street Scholarship Fund for students of Charleston. Kelly handles everything behind the scenes for various business and educational initiatives. She and her husband are seen encouraging their daughter Emma during her matches. According to her LinkedIn profile, Kelly currently works as a talent recruiter for the firm Meeting Street Education Group.
Emma Navarro’s Father
Ben or Benjamin Navarro is the father of Emma Navarro. He is the founder of the Sherman Financial Group. The company became one of the biggest credit card issuing companies in the United States. He is the son of football coach Frank Navarro and completed his graduation in finance in 1984 from the University of Rhode Island.
Navarro also invested his fund in Beemok Hospitality Collection, which includes Charleston Palace, in 2021. He tried to purchase the Carolina Panthers but lost the bid to David Tepper in 2018. He is the former vice president of Citigroup.
Ben Navarro is the owner of two famous tennis tournaments, namely the Cincinnati Open and the Charleston Open. He helped in the renovation of the stadium Credit One. During his interview with Post and Courier, he shared that tennis has helped his children learn work ethic, handling defeat, disappointment, struggle, and friendship. He is also a philanthropist who donated around $1.25 million to support the College of Charleston in 2021.
His daughter Emma Navarro said during her interview with Tennis Channel that her father is the smartest guy. She added that Ben gave her and her siblings wisdom and knowledge for the game.
Emma Navarro Siblings
Owen Navarro, Earl Navarro and Meggie Navarro are Emma Navarro’s siblings. Both Owen and Earl Navarro have kept their life private from the public domain. Meggie Navarro plays college tennis at the University of Virginia. During her interview with WTA Tennis, Emma Navarro said that she was a little mean to her siblings while growing up.
Where did Emma Navarro and her family grow up?
Emma Navarro was born in New York on May 18, 2001. She was raised along with her siblings in Charleston, South Carolina. Her father Ben Navarro was born in Massachusetts.
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FAQ's On Emma Navarro Family
A. Emma Navarro turned professional in 2015.
A. Emma Navarro lifted the trophy of the 2021 NCAA Championships in singles, defeating defending winner Estela Perez Somarriba.
A. Emma Navarro has won only one WTA single title, including the 2024 Hobart International Open.
A. Emma Navarro competed at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she lost to gold medalist Qinwen Zheng in the third round.
A. Emma Navarro completed her schooling at Ashley Hall, which is a private girls' school located in Downtown Charleston.
