Emma Navarro upset in 1st round of Australian Open

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Emma Navarro’s stay down under didn’t last long.

The Lowcountry native was upset in the first round of the Australian Open on Sunday by Poland’s Magda Linette 3-6, 6-3, 6-3.

Navarro, who came into the tournament as the 15th ranked player in the world, makes her earliest exit at the first major of the season in her career. She made the 3rd round in 2024 and the quarterfinals last year.

The 24 year old will continue the hard court season until late March when they’ll make the switch to clay courts including playing in the Credit One Charleston Open.