Former UVA tennis star Emma Navarro survived yet another three-set thriller to advance to the Australian Open quarterfinals.

Charleston native Emma Navarro advances to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open with a 6-4, 5-7, 7-5 win over No. 9 seed Daria Kasatkina on Jan. 20.

Eighth seed Emma Navarro has booked her spot in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open. The American star defeated ninth seed Daria Kasatkina 6-4, 5-7, 7-5 in a thrilling Round of 16 clash on the John Cairn Arena. This is Navarro's third consecutive Grand Slam quarter-final appearance.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA (WCSC) - Emma Navarro has advanced to the quarterfinals of the first major championship of 2025. The Lowcountry native stayed alive at the Australian Open with another 3 set victory early Monday morning beating former Charleston Open champion Daria Kasatkina 6-4, 5-7, 7-5.