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Navarro reveals RED-S, Hashimoto’s diagnoses
Emma Navarro shuts down 2026 season after health diagnoses.
In brief
Emma Navarro shuts down 2026 season after health diagnoses. Emma Navarro diagnosed with RED-S and Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism in fall 2025, links both to 2023 season and ends 2026 to return in 2027. Originally reported by Tennis Majors.
Health diagnoses revealed
Emma Navarro revealed she was diagnosed in the fall of 2025 with RED-S and Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism.
“From the outside, things looked great. But something was off”
Diagnoses traced to 2023 season
Navarro linked both conditions to her 88-match 2023 season, the most in professional tennis.
“In that year I played 88 matches, the most of any player in professional tennis.”
2023 season success
She climbed from No. 143 to No. 30 in rankings, winning four ITF titles and reaching Australian Open semifinals.
“I made the semifinals of my first tournament of 2024, a 250 in Auckland, and won the 250 in Hobart the week after”
Symptoms and mental health
Navarro experienced irritability, frustration, perfectionism, worry, and anger during her 2023-2025 health struggles.
“I was experiencing emotions I had never experienced before, at least not to this severity.”
2026 season shutdown
Navarro decided to end her 2026 season after health diagnoses, returning to tennis in 2027.
“I have been generally private about this topic while I worked to sort through the issues”
Reason for public disclosure
Navarro shared her health journey to honor loyal followers and help others facing similar challenges.
“both out of respect for my loyal followers who have stuck with me through the highs and lows of the last year”
2027 return plan
Navarro will return to professional tennis in 2027 after ending her 2026 season due to health conditions.
“I feel that now is a good time to share a bit about what I have gone through”
Here's the gist
Emma Navarro diagnosed with RED-S and Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism in fall 2025, links both to 2023 season and ends 2026 to return in 2027.
