Emma Navarro and Jannik Sinner are gearing up to make their mixed doubles debut at the 2025 Citi DC Open. The two talented players, known for their impressive singles careers, have partnered up for the revamped mixed doubles competition at the New York Major before hitting the singles courts. With high hopes and a touch of humor, Navarro shared her thoughts on this exciting collaboration.
Emma Navarro’s Excitement for the New Doubles Partnership
As the North American hardcourt swing begins, Emma Navarro is ready for the mixed doubles scene. At the 2025 Citi DC Open, she will join World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, aiming to build chemistry ahead of the US Open. Navarro shared her enthusiasm during the WTA 500 pre-tournament press conference.
“I’m excited to play. I think I’ll try to make him hit all the shots, and I’ll stand over in the alley and, you know, cover whatever, however many feet that is over in the alley,” Navarro joked, adding with a smile, “Yeah, we might get the job done that way.”
Navarro also highlighted Sinner’s exceptional talent, calling him “an incredible player.” She was confident they would have fun together on the court.
“I’m excited. I think he’s an incredible player, of course, and I think we’ll have fun together. I’m excited,” Navarro said.
Emma Navarro’s Humorous Reaction to Teaming Up with Jannik Sinner
When asked about her reaction to the surprise pairing with Jannik Sinner, Navarro added humor to the moment. She joked about her emotional response when she learned she would team up with the World No. 1 at the US Open.
“I fell on the ground, was crying (smiling). Yes, banging my fists on the table. Yeah, huge reaction,” she shared with a laugh.
Interestingly, Jannik Sinner admitted that he and Navarro had never interacted before being paired for the event, adding another layer of intrigue to their partnership.
Navarro Congratulates Sinner on Wimbledon Victory and Adds a Touch of Humor
Navarro’s playful side came through when she congratulated Sinner for his Wimbledon win in 2025. While praising Sinner’s performance against Carlos Alcaraz in the final, she couldn’t resist a lighthearted jab at his net play.
“Hey Jannik, it’s Emma here. Just want to say huge congrats on the Wimbledon title. I watched a lot of your matches. I watched the final and you look like you’re playing a lot of good tennis,” Navarro began. She humorously continued, “But I’m just getting a little bit worried because I didn’t see that much net play.”
Navarro went on to tease Sinner about his missed overhead shot, suggesting it canceled out his impressive tweener.
“You did hit a tweener between your legs at the net at one point, which was kind cool or whatever but you missed overhead. So I don’t even know if that really counts,” she joked.
Navarro then made it clear she would expect Sinner to improve his net game for their upcoming doubles events. “I’m gonna need you to just put in a good bit of work at the net on the doubles court in next month or so,” she said, “And hopefully, you can kind of improve that part of your game.”
The 2025 Citi DC Open: What’s Next for Emma Navarro and Jannik Sinner?
As the hardcourt action heats up, Emma Navarro will face Maria Sakkari in her opening match at the Citi DC Open, following a first-round bye. Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner will return to action at the Cincinnati Open after pulling out of the Canadian Open to focus on his health.
Navarro and Sinner’s mixed doubles debut at the New York Major will be highly anticipated. Fans are eager to see how their lighthearted camaraderie translates into doubles success.
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