Jakarta Aktual – 18 June 2026 | Emma Navarro is making waves in the tennis world with her impressive performances at the 2026 Nottingham Open. The US star has reached the quarterfinals with her second three-set comeback of the week, defeating Yulia Starodubtseva 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-4. This victory marked a familiar pattern for Navarro, who had previously rallied from a set down to beat Anna Bondar in three sets just two days earlier.
Navarro’s composure under pressure is nothing new for WTA fans, who remember her reaching the Wimbledon quarterfinals in 2024 after knocking out Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka in consecutive rounds. However, this run carries extra weight after a two-and-a-half-month injury break slowed her early season. Navarro came back healthy on clay, winning the WTA 500 title in Strasbourg before shifting surfaces.
In other news, British tennis fans have been left thrilled after Arthur Fery recorded the “best result” of his career, beating Adrian Mannarino to keep home hopes alive in the HSBC Championships at Queen’s. Fery, the world number 140, reached his first ATP Tour quarter-final with a 7-6 (9-7) 6-4 victory over the veteran Frenchman.
Fery’s win was all the more impressive given that he had to overcome a nosebleed during the second set. The 23-year-old wildcard was ranked 461 when he upset 20th seed Alexei Popyrin on the opening day of last year’s Wimbledon, but said his win over Mannarino was better.
This quarterfinal appearance is a significant milestone for Fery, who has been working tirelessly to improve his game. Meanwhile, Navarro’s pursuit of her first career grass-court title continues with her next match against Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in Friday’s quarterfinal.
As the tennis world watches these emerging stars, they can’t help but feel a sense of excitement and anticipation for what’s to come. Will Navarro finally claim her first grass-court title? Can Fery continue to defy expectations and make a deep run at Queen’s?
Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – the tennis world is in for a thrilling ride as these young talents take center stage.
