America’s Emma Navarro is always calm before the storm. Despite her entry to the semifinals at the American Slam, Navarro represented a humble and poised personality leaving attendees quite surprised. When asked about it, Navarro referred to one of the most important people in her life, her mother. Known to be a father’s girl, this WTA star’s candid revelations showcased why her supportive family deserves equal applause for her professional success.
Navarro finally spills the secret about her cool, calm, and reserved personality after her recent match at the ongoing US Open. While the American player defeated Paula Badosa in the quarterfinals yesterday to enter the slam’s semifinals, the media was interested more in her calm demeanor.
Although she fights with fierceness, Navarro does not show what she’s feeling while on the court. When asked about it in the post-match presser, Navarro said, “That’s my mother.” After her response, the WTA star also looked at the stand where her parents were sitting to cheer for her.
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Hailing from South Carolina, Navarro’s parents Benjamin W. Navarro and Kelly Navarro are billionaires. Not many people might know but Navarro’s father owns the Cincinnati Open. While Navarro’s father is the founder and COO of Sherman Financial Group, there is not much information about her mother. However, seeing their frequent presence in their daughter’s matches, it is evident that Navarro’s parents support her passion.
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While she credits her mother for her interesting personality, Emma Navarro states her father as the reason for her success. She has spoken about her father’s role in her career many times. Her words about her family also echo the love and support she receives from her parents and siblings.
Emma Navarro credited her father for her successful tennis career
In a tennis channel interview in April this year, Emma spoke highly about her father. “I got to give lot of credit to my dad, he’s he’s uh probably the smartest guy I know and he’s dropped a lot of knowledge and wisdom on my siblings and I, over the years,” said the WTA star. On the other hand, senior Navarro has been very supportive of his daughter’s athletic dreams.
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In an interview with The Post and Courier in 2018 Navarro’s father revealed what tennis means to him. “As a fan, father, and business owner, tennis has brought so much to our family,” he said. Ben Navarro also said, “Junior tennis has provided a place for our children to learn a work ethic, develop friendship through shared struggle, and learn to handle disappointment, defeat, and sometimes even unfairness.” After winning the quarterfinals in the ongoing US Open Navarro acknowledged her father as her role model. She thanked him for seeing her potential and sent her on this tennis journey.
Emma Navarro’s humble and polite acknowledgment of her parents showcases an incredible bond in her family. While Navarro complimented her mother for her personality, she also credited her father for sharing important life lessons that helped her grow. This grounded quality of Navarro might help her become an established and top-ranked tennis player in the future.