Meet Emma Navarro, the American billionaire heiress who upset world No. 2 Coco Gauff to take the tennis world by storm

Mykenna ManieceJul 10, 2024, 03:52 IST

Emma Navarro waves to the crowd after winning match point against Coco Gauff during Wimbledon's round of 16.Clive Brunskill/Staff/Getty Images

American Emma Navarro, 23, has been a breakout star at Wimbledon this year.
She is the daughter of billionaire businessman Ben Navarro.

Wimbledon, the world's most prestigious Grand Slam tennis tournament, began on July 1.

And while it may be well-known for attracting a number of A-list and billionaire spectators, there's also plenty of wealth on the court, too.

One of Wimbledon's breakout stars is Emma Navarro, the 23-year-old daughter of billionaire businessman Ben Navarro. The American player has had quite the season so far, breaking into the top 20 of the WTA rankings and defeating not one, but two Grand Slam champions — Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff — during her impressive Wimbledon run.

Although she fell to Jasmine Paolini, 28, in the quarterfinal on Tuesday, the tennis world will see her again soon as she prepares for her first Olympic Games in Paris in just a few weeks.

Here's everything you need to know about the American heiress taking the tennis world by storm.

Emma Navarro was born in New York City and raised in Charleston, South Carolina.

Navarro waves to the crowd after defeating Naomi Osaka in round two of Wimbledon 2024.Sean M. Haffey/Staff/Getty Images

Her father, Ben Navarro, has an estimated net worth of $1.5 billion, according to Forbes.

Ben Navarro.HENRY NICHOLLS/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images

Emma Navarro credits her father with introducing her to tennis and shaping her mindset as an athlete.

Ben Navarro and Kelly Navarro watch their daughter, Emma Navarro, during the first round of the 2024 French Open.Tim Clayton/Contributor/Corbis via Getty Images

Navarro said she started getting serious about tennis when she was in elementary school.

Emma Navarro at the BNP Paribas Open in 2024.Robert Prange/Contributor/Getty Images

In 2019, Navarro was runner-up in the singles final at the French Open Junior Championships.

Emma Navarro, left, posed with her runner-up trophy at the 2019 French Open Juniors.Julian Finney/Staff/Getty Images

Navarro attended the University of Virginia and was the 2021 NCAA Singles Champion.

Emma Navarro posed with her dog during a WTA video shoot on day one of the BNP Paribas Open 2024.Robert Prange/Contributor/Getty Images

She decided to become a full-time pro in 2022, and won her first WTA title, Hobart International, in January 2024.

Emma Navarro posed for a photo after winning the 2024 Hobart International.Steve Bell/Stringer/Getty Images

Gauff isn't the first world No. 2 Navarro has beaten.

Emma Navarro shakes hands with Aryna Sabalenka after winning in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open in 2024.Robert Prange/Contributor/Getty Images

While at Indian Wells, she also won the Eisenhower Cup alongside Ben Shelton.

Emma Navarro and Ben Shelton posed with their trophy after winning the Eisenhower Cup on day three of the BNP Paribas Open 2024.Robert Prange/Contributor/Getty Images

Navarro had an impressive showing at Wimbledon, upsetting world No. 2 Coco Gauff to reach her first Grand Slam quarterfinal.

Emma Navarro and Coco Gauff embrace after Navarro won in the fourth round of Wimbledon 2024.Clive Brunskill/Staff/Getty Images

Although her time in London was cut short by Jasmine Paolini in the quarterfinal, Navarro will represent Team USA in just a few short weeks at the Olympics.

Emma Navarro celebrated a point during the fourth round of Wimbledon.Robert Prange/Contributor/Getty Images

Photos show the incredible amenities of Olympic stadiums and events spaces in Paris

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