Emerson Jones returns to the spherical of 16 at Melbourne Park after a come-from-behind victory towards American Thea Frodin.
Melbourne, Australia , 20 January 2025 | Jackson Mansell
Emerson Jones has saved her house Grand Slam hopes alive with a 6-7(3) 6-2 6-3 win over American Thea Frodin.
After dropping the opening set tiebreak, Jones put stress on Frodin’s serve to advance to the spherical of 16 for a second straight yr.
“Fairly pleased with myself that I received the job achieved, and I discovered a manner out of it. She’s clearly a extremely good participant, nice serve,” stated the Queenslander
“I feel once I misplaced the primary [set], I realised my vitality was a bit low and I most likely wanted to select it up for the second set.
“I attempted to focus extra, and that’s just about what received me again on observe.”
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A extra environment friendly Jones asserted herself through the remaining two units. The junior world No.1 dedicated considerably fewer unforced errors than the American after the primary set – 16 in comparison with Frodin’s 43.
> VIEW: Jones to revive junior main pursuit at Australian Open 2025
The 16-year-old’s capability to stay composed below stress exemplifies the teachings she has learnt from her previous fortnight enjoying at WTA degree – classes she hopes to deliver into her junior sport.
“I’ve seen the extent now, the top-10 degree, the top-five degree. So, I feel it’s actually nice that I get to see that at such a younger age,” Jones stated.
“Then I get to return to the juniors with it and it’s actually nice for me.”
> VIEW: Australian Open 2025 ladies’ singles draw
Jones performs qualifier Yuliya Perapekhina within the third spherical for a spot within the quarterfinals.
Cruz Hewitt had his Australian Open 2025 bid reduce quick after he put up a valiant struggle towards No.1 seed Jan Kumstat. The 16-year-old generated a set level alternative within the second set tiebreak however was unable to drive a decider.
Aussies in motion – Australian Open
TODAY’S RESULTS
Ladies’ singles, second spherical
[1] Emerson Jones (AUS) d Thea Frodin (USA) 6-7(3) 6-2 6-3
[12] Alena Kovackova [CZE] d Renee Alame (AUS) 6-4 6-4
Boys’ singles, second spherical
[1] Jan Kumstat (CZE) d Cruz Hewitt (AUS) 6-3 7-6(7)
COMING UP
Ladies’ singles, second spherical
[WC] Tahlia Kokkinis (AUS) v Kanon Sawashiro (JPN)
Boys’ singles, second spherical
[WC] Ymerali Ibriami (AUS) v [2] Amir Omarkhanov [KAZ]
Duje Markovina (AUS) v [9] Timofei Derepasko
Ladies’ singles, third spherical
[1] Emerson Jones (AUS) v [Q] Yuliya Perapekhina
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