Coco Gauff, the reigning US Open champion, is set to face Emma Navarro in the fourth round of the tournament at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Gauff, who first gained international attention at the age of 15 when she defeated Venus Williams at Wimbledon, has since established herself as one of the most promising talents in tennis. Her success on the court has translated into significant financial gains, with over $15 million in prize money and lucrative endorsements with companies such as Head, New Balance, and Barilla.
At just 20 years old, Gauff boasts a net worth of approximately $12 million, a figure that could rise significantly should she retain her title in New York, where the winner stands to earn $3.6 million. However, despite her impressive financial achievements, Gauff’s net worth pales in comparison to that of her opponent, Emma Navarro.
Navarro, who is three years older than Gauff, hails from a billionaire family. Her father, Ben Navarro, is the founder and CEO of Sherman Financial Group, a company that has brought him a net worth of $1.5 billion according to Forbes. While Emma Navarro has also found success on the tennis court, earning over $2 million in prize money, her financial standing is heavily bolstered by her status as the heiress to her family’s fortune.
The two athletes share a history that dates back to their childhoods when they first became acquainted through tennis. However, their paths diverged as they pursued different college experiences. Gauff noted their early friendship but acknowledged that they “kind of split” as they went to different colleges. Despite this, their connection was rekindled when they represented the United States together at the recent Olympics, where they shared an apartment in the Olympic Village.
Navarro reflected on their time in Paris, sharing a humorous account of their stay at the Olympic Village. She described their accommodations as “dorm-style” and revealed that while Gauff managed to stay in the Village throughout the event, Navarro eventually moved to a hotel due to difficulties with sleep. “Coco dug it out all week,” Navarro said, highlighting Gauff’s resilience during their Olympic experience.
As Gauff and Navarro prepare to meet in the fourth round of the US Open, the match is not only a contest between two talented athletes but also a meeting of former friends whose lives have taken markedly different paths. Despite their financial disparities, both players will be focused on the same goal: advancing further in one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments in the world.
Gauff at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2024
Now ranked no.3, Gauff owns a compiled 41-14 match record in 2024. The American is currently competing at the U.S. Open where she ousted the world no.66 Varvara Gracheva 6-2 6-0, the world no.99 Tatjana Maria 6-4 6-0 and the world no.28 Elina Svitolina 3-6 6-3 6-3.
Coco Gauff will come up against the world no.267 Sinja Kraus in the . They have never competed against each other up to now on the main tour.
Coco clinched 1 title in 2024 in Auckland.
Coco won 7 titles in her career: 5 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 1 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)
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