Emma Navarro takes break from tennis for health issues, aims for Aussie Open return
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 5:28 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Emma Navarro announced she is stepping away from tennis for the remainder of the season to address health concerns. In a social media post, she revealed her diagnoses of RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) and Hashimoto's hypothyroidism, which have affected her training and performance. Navarro, who reached the U.S. Open quarterfinals last month, is focusing on her health before planning to return for the Australian Open in January. She expressed the importance of prioritizing her well-being over competitive pressures and is adjusting her medication and nutrition protocols accordingly.
- •Navarro is taking the rest of the 2026 season off for treatment.
- •She has been diagnosed with RED-S and Hashimoto's hypothyroidism.
- •Navarro reached the U.S. Open quarterfinals before this announcement.
- •She aims to return for the Australian Open in January 2027.
- •Prioritizing health over performance is her main focus moving forward.
- 6:16 AMESPN Tennis — Navarro taking break to deal with health issues, plans return at Aussie Open
- 5:05 AMYahoo Sports — Emma Navarro to miss the rest of 2026 tennis season for treatment, plans return at Australian Open
"Emma Navarro says she’s taking the rest of the tennis season off to address two health issues and plans to return ahead of the Australian Open in January. Navarro, who lost in the U.S. Open quarterfinals to Pegula last month, said in a social media post Wednesday that she'd been diagnosed with RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) and Hasshimoto’s hypothyroidism. RED-S is a condition that causes the body to receive insufficient energy for heavy physical activities.
"Emma Navarro says she's taking the rest of the tennis season off to address two health issues and plans to return ahead of the Australian Open in January.
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External links- ESPN TennisOct 1, 2026, 6:16 AMNavarro taking break to deal with health issues, plans return at Aussie Open
Emma Navarro says she's taking the rest of the tennis season off to address two health issues and plans to return ahead of the Australian Open in January.
- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 5:05 AMEmma Navarro to miss the rest of 2026 tennis season for treatment, plans return at Australian Open
Emma Navarro says she’s taking the rest of the tennis season off to address two health issues and plans to return ahead of the Australian Open in January. Navarro, who lost in the U.S. Open quarterfinals to Pegula last month, said in a social media post Wednesday that she'd been diagnosed with RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) and Hasshimoto’s hypothyroidism. RED-S is a condition that causes the body to receive insufficient energy for heavy physical activities.
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