With time, the American tennis player, Emma Navarro, is adjusting to the spotlight! While she is no stranger to victories on the tennis court, she recently scored one of the biggest wins of her career to reach her first-ever Masters 1000 quarterfinal by defeating world number 2, Aryna Sabalenka at the Indian Wells Masters. After winning the match, it was her shy celebration on the court that grabbed a lot of attention.

Recently, she opened up about getting used to the usual tennis celebration that takes place after winning a match. Let’s take a look at what Emma Navarro tennis player has to say about getting comfortable with celebrating the victory with the crowd.

‘I feel just really grateful’ – Emma Navarro talks about her celebratory style

After defeating the two-time Grand Slam champion in the third round of the tournament, Emma Navarro was a bit shy when it came to celebrating her victory in the limelight. After the match, in a post-match interview, she said, “Yeah, also, I think maybe that was my second or third fist pump ever. If it was a little weird, cut me some slack (smiling).”

She acknowledged that it was a special celebration, but she also made a joke as she requested the fans to give her some leeway because she was not used to celebrating. She stated, “But, yeah, even if I don’t show it, I’m really excited and I feel just really grateful for the people around me and all the work they put in over the years and every day to help me get to this point.” 

Emma Navarro also highlighted that even she herself knew that the simple celebration after the victory was a little weird. But at the same time, even though her excitement was not visible, she was really grateful and excited for all the support she had received and the work she had put in.

Not only that but even after the match, her opponent, the recent Grand Slam champion, opened up about Navarro’s growth on the athletic front. In addition, she also shared a bold prediction regarding her position in the tennis arena.

Aryna Sabalenka’s Bold Future Prediction for Navarro 

Instead of focusing on her own loss, Sabalenka pointed out the American tennis player’s incredible potential on the tennis court. Talking about her opponent’s future in the sport, the world number 2 made a bold forecast with unshakeable faith, highlighting the promise that she sees in her opponent.

Sabalenka stated, “But yeah, her potential is really great. I think she’s already in the top. Yeah, I think she have this potential to be in top 10.” On the other hand she also highlighted how Emma Navarro is moving well on the court, trying some different rhythms while adjusting every move as much as possible, forcing her opponent to make unforced errors.

Nevertheless, what are your thoughts about Emma Navarro’s weird celebration? Do let us know in the comments section below.

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