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First round defeat for young Brit Jones

Young Brit Francesca Jones’ first Grand Slam appearance ended in defeat as the Australian Open qualifier lost out 6-4, 6-1 to American Shelby Rogers today. Jones recovered from

Abu Dhabi The Australian Open Top Story WTA

Brit Jones defies odds to make AO main draw

Great Britain’s Francesca Jones has qualified for the main draw of the Australian Open after beating Lu Jia-jing 6-0 6-1 in convincing style in Dubai.

Abu Dhabi The Australian Open Top Story WTA

Jones closes in on Aussie dream

Britain’s Francesca Jones is one match from making the main draw for the Australian Open after beating Croatian Jana Fett 7-6 (9-7) 2-6 6-1 in

Dubai The Australian Open Top Story

One more hurdle to go for brave Brit Francesca Jones

20 year old Brit Francesca Jones who was told as a child that her rare physical condition would preclude her from having a career in

Dubai The Australian Open Top Story

Francesca Jones “playing with a different set of cards” in quest for Slam debut

Britain’s Francesca Jones moved a step nearer qualifying for the Australian Open as she convincingly beat World No. 144 and former top thirty player Romanian