Maria Navarro | Tennis Player (2008, USA)

Guillaume Laisne
GirlsNCAAUSTA
Maria Navarro, USA-representing U18 tennis player committed to Ohio State University
NCAA Ohio
Player
USA U18
Top 200
WTN
15.0
UTR
9+

Rankings updated on October 27, 2026

“My dream is to play in the US Open and inspire younger kids to play.”

Maria Navarro tennis player is an American junior tennis player born in 2008 in La Paz, Bolivia, now based in Florida, USA. Competing in the U18 category, she trains at Ballenisles with Jay Berman and committed to The Ohio State University during high school. Sponsored by Tecnifibre and Solinco, she dreams of competing at the US Open.

Through Tennis Papers, discover an exclusive profile and interview highlighting her tennis journey, playing style, competitive experience, and ambitions.

This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers.

Maria Navarro · Biography, October 2026

Full NameMaria Navarro
Date of birthSeptember 3, 2008
Nationality🇺🇸 American
🇧🇴 Bolivia
ResidenceFlorida, USA
Age started tennis5
Tennis age categoryU18
USTA rankingTop 200
Tennis RecruitingTop 20
International ranking
WTN rating15.0
UTR tennis rating9+
Tennis clubBallenIsles Country Club
CoachesJay Berman
SponsorsTecnifibre
Solinco
Instagram@marianavarro_tennis08
Maria Navarro, USA-representing U18 tennis player committed to Ohio State University
Maria Navarro, USA-representing U18 tennis player committed to Ohio State University
Maria Navarro shares her junior tennis journey from Bolivia to Florida, commitment to Ohio State University, college tennis ambitions, and dream of competing at the US Open.
Maria Navarro, USA-representing U18 tennis player committed to Ohio State University

Maria Navarro · Interview, October 2026

What is your name, birthdate, nationality, residence?
My name is Maria Navarro. I was born on September 3, 2008 in La Paz, Bolivia, but I live in Florida, USA, and represent the USA.
What languages do you speak?
Both English and Spanish.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing at around age 5–6.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
My dad played college tennis at Oregon University, and I have two younger siblings who both play tennis.
In which tennis club do you train?
I train at Ballenisles.
Who are your coaches?
My coach is Jay Berman.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My greatest strength is probably my mentality and attitude on the court. I need to work on getting stronger and more flexible.
What is your age category and national ranking?
I’m in the 18-and-under category. My highest ranking was No. 14, and my current Tennis Recruiting ranking is No. 20, I’m pretty sure.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
Committing to The Ohio State University during my junior year of high school.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
Only the USA.
What equipment brands do you currently use (racket, string, shoes, clothing…), and are you sponsored by any of them?
My racket is Tecnifibre, and my strings are Solinco. I am sponsored by both.
What is your next goal?
My next goal is to compete at the highest level of college tennis and one day play in the US Open.
What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to play in the US Open and inspire younger kids to play.
Who is your favorite player and why?
My favorite tennis player was Roger Federer. I loved his touch and how effortless he looked playing.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I like spending time with my friends, trying new sports, and driving by the beach with the windows down and music blasting.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I want to dedicate this interview to my dad for always being there and getting me into tennis, and to my mom for helping me with the balance part of it and always encouraging me to keep going.
Maria, thank you for the interview 🎾
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey and future tournaments 💜

Support Maria Navarro Tennis Career

Support this player:

Share this profile:
Follow Tennis Papers: Follow

Explore more tennis players representing USA

Explore USA Junior Tennis World ❯

Privacy & Parental Information

Tennis Papers is committed to protecting the privacy of young athletes.

Parents or legal guardians may request the correction, update or removal of a player profile, interview or photos at any time.

Parental Consent Policy ❯

Privacy Requests ❯

Continue Exploring Tennis Papers

Discover more junior tennis resources, including player interviews, rankings, tournaments, academies, sponsorship and career development.

Related Posts