Emma Navarro is an American player who has surprised the tennis world with her performance this season. The American youngster has shown great performance in the last few months, which has helped her climb the WTA ranking ladder. She continues to give great performances, and this has made a good deal of tennis figures talk about her game as well.

Jessica Pegula, along with others, has been one of the most prominent figures to talk about Navarro’s rise in the sport. Along with her, Monica Puig has also shared her thoughts about the meteoric rise of the 22-year-old player.

‘Moved up the rankings in ninja mode’ – Former Puerto Rico tennis star on the rise of Emma Navarro

Puig shared her thoughts in an interview with Tennis Channel, where she talked about her exhibition match against Venus Williams and the ongoing Miami Open. As per Puig, “She moved up the rankings in ninja mode because that was like nobody saw it coming. She just went about her business. Did the work put in the hard yards, and all of a sudden, she’s exactly where she needs to be, and the results speak for themselves.“

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Puig further said, “We’re talking about consistency. She has shown consistency time and time again. I really love her forehand, I love how she hits the ball, I love that she is not afraid to come to the net, I love her attitude on the court. I think it’s really, really good.”

Elaborating on Emma Navarro’s calmness, Puid added, “If stuff is not working out or really going well, she’s just, you know, there. She just keeps trying, keeps at it, doesn’t really start whining and complaining and all of this stuff.”

Emma Navarro has undoubtedly impressed tennis stars of yesteryear. Her efforts have also impressed American tennis star Jessica Pegula, who will be her teammate as the Billie Jean King Cup comes around. 

‘Having an amazing start to the year’ – Jessica Pegula praises Navarro for being the best

The American squad at the BJK Cup consists of Pegula, Navarro, Madison Keys, Caroline Dolehide, and Taylor Townsend. Pegula spoke with Tennis Channel after obtaining a walkover from Zhu Lin at the Miami Open, stating that Navarro has been playing the ‘best’. 

Pegula said, “I think we’re all playing really good tennis. I think any of us could play for sure. Doesn’t matter ranking or whatever. We’ve all been playing really good. Emma’s been having an amazing start to the year. I feel like she’s been playing the best out of anyone, really.”

The hype surrounding Emma Navarro began as she won the Hobart International. She also defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the Indian Wells Masters and will now help the American BJK team wreak havoc against their opponents.

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