22YO American Tennis Talent Takes a Bizarre Strategic Route as She Looks to Make an Impact at the Australian Open

The year is coming to a close and the players have started shifting their attention to what’s next to come in 2024. While some are enjoying their vacations, some are pulling in those extra efforts to make sure that they leave no stones unturned. The first major that will take place will be the Australian Open and everyone has their sights set on it. One among them is Emma Navarro, the 22-year-old American sensation, who has been fronting quite a few headlines – for an unexpected reason.

However, on her road to getting a slot at the Australian Open, the young American player is using a bizarre strategic play to secure qualification in the Australian next year.  But what actually is it that she is doing? Let’s find out!

American tennis sensation uses a bizarre move in her quest to receive a seed at the Australian Open next year

In a bold move to secure a seed in the Australian Open, American tennis sensation Emma Navarro is employing a unique strategy. The 22-year-old is making waves on the ITF Tour, consistently clinching victories and reaching her 8th final in 2023. If she wins the title at the upcoming ITF in Charleston, she could break into the top 35 of the WTA rankings, and position herself as the 33rd tennis player globally.

Navarro’s unconventional approach is not limited to the ITF circuit. She has also entered November’s WTA 125k tournaments, showing how badly she is working for her seeding at the Australian Open.

ALSO READ: Countdown to Naomi Osaka’s Comeback Well and Truly Begins as Brisbane International Makes Massive Announcement

Thus, this move made by Emma Navarro, if successful, could see her make her way into 2024’s first Grand Slam as well. However, playing continuously could take a toll on her body. Whether this bizarre move taken by her eventually bears fruit is a question best left to the future, but recent history has spelled good times for the American.

Emma Navarro secured the biggest win of her career this year

Making her way into the finals of the ITF Charleston, Emma Navarro just needs to defeat 3rd-seeded Panna Udvary and clinch the title to make a jump higher up in the rankings. Currently holding the 38th spot, she could see a massive jump of a possible 5 spots if she wins the title.

But, this would not be the main highlight of her year. The biggest success came when she bagged the most significant win of her career earlier at the San Diego Open. In an interesting showdown, she faced Greek sensation Maria Sakkari in the quarter-finals. In a match that lasted 2 hours and 13 minutes, the young American stunned Sakkari and won the match in a 3-set thriller. This also marked her first win against a Top 10-ranked player.

Thus, with only success on her mind, she would now be willing to do everything in her pursuit to win the ITF title further up her rankings, and possibly make it into the Australian Open. What are your views on this particular strategy? Do you think that she is making the right choice? Do let us know in the comments below!

WATCH THIS STORY: ‘What A Class Act’ – Serena Williams Sends Love As Roger Federer Hangs His Tennis Racket