ASICS has secured a significant addition to its professional tennis lineup, announcing a multi-year partnership with American standout Emma Navarro. The deal, announced Friday, positions the world No. 15 as a primary face for the brand’s specialized tennis footwear division.
ASICS has secured a significant addition to its professional tennis lineup, announcing a multi-year partnership with American standout Emma Navarro. The deal, announced Friday, positions the world No. 15 as a primary face for the brand’s specialized tennis footwear division.
Strategic Footwear Integration
Under the terms of the agreement, Emma Navarro will compete exclusively in Asics footwear. For the 2026 season, she has selected the Solution Speed FF 4, a high-performance shoe released earlier this month. The footwear is engineered specifically for speed-oriented players, featuring updated SpeedTruss technology and FlyteFoam cushioning to enhance agility and acceleration on the court.
Navarro noted that the technical support of the footwear provides the “confidence to play her best tennis,” citing a natural alignment between her aggressive playing style and the shoe’s design.
The partnership follows a landmark period for Navarro.
After a breakout 2024 season where she reached a career-high world No. 8 ranking and secured semifinal appearances at both Wimbledon and the US Open, she has cemented her status as one of the tour’s most consistent competitors.
Mitsuyuki Tominaga, president and COO of ASICS, expressed high expectations for the collaboration, stating that the brand looks forward to supporting Emma Navarro as she builds on her recent successes at the pinnacle of the sport.
About Emma Navarro
American tennis star Emma Navarro has rapidly climbed the WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) rankings to become a top player. After winning the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) singles championship at the University of Virginia in 2021, she turned professional. The 24-year-old New York City native, known for her tactical intelligence and consistent baseline play, had a breakout 2024 season, earning the WTA Most Improved Player award. She reached a career-high world No. 8 in September 2024, with semifinal and quarterfinal runs at the US Open and Wimbledon respectively. With two WTA singles titles – Hobart International (2024) and Merida Open (2025) – Navarro has established herself as a consistent Grand Slam contender.
See also: WTA Player Profile Page
