Emerson Jones fees into Australian Open 2024 ladies’ singles remaining | 26 January, 2024 | All Information | Information and Options | Information and Occasions

Emerson Jones has achieved a uncommon feat on the Australian Open, turning into solely the second Aussie up to now 28 years to advance to a ladies’ singles remaining.

The 15-year-old from the Gold Coast thrilled an excited crowd at Court docket 3 this afternoon as she recorded a 6-4 6-1 semifinal victory towards sixteenth seed Iva Ivanova.

“I didn’t count on this in any respect,” beamed Jones after hitting 23 winners to 11 to defeat the 17-year-old from Bulgaria in 60 minutes.

“However it’s an excellent feeling, particularly to do it at my residence Slam.”

The Nationwide Tennis Academy athlete turns into the tenth Aussie to progress to an Australian Open ladies’ singles remaining in Melbourne Park’s 36-year historical past and the primary since Jessica Moore in 2008.

Earlier right this moment, world No.8 Jones received a rain-interrupted quarterfinal match towards Japan’s Sara Saito. The Aussie was trailing 1-4 when the match resumed, however after dropping the opening set, dominated her No.5-ranked opponent to safe a semifinal spot.

High seed Renata Jamrichova, a 16-year-old from Slovakia, awaits in tomorrow’s remaining. Will probably be Jones’ first profession assembly towards the world No.3.

Jamrichova is aiming to win her second junior Grand Slam title, having beforehand captured the ladies’ doubles crown at Melbourne Park final summer season.

In the meantime, Jones is seeking to win her first Grand Slam and develop into the primary Australian to assert a significant ladies’ singles title since Ash Barty’s victory at Wimbledon in 2011.

Victory would additionally see Jones develop into the primary Aussie to win a ladies’ singles title on the Australian Open since Siobhan Drake-Brockman in 1995.

“I wouldn’t say I’m the favorite to win, however clearly I’m going to present it my all and simply have enjoyable on the market,” Jones stated.

“It’ll be a tremendous expertise that anybody would need.”

Aussies in motion – Australian Open

TODAY’S RESULTS
Women’ singles, quarterfinals
[6] Emerson Jones (AUS) d [2] Sara Saito (JPN) 3-6 6-1 6-1

Women’ singles, semifinals
[6] Emerson Jones (AUS) d [16] Iva Ivanova (BUL) 6-4 6-1

COMING UP
Women’ singles, remaining
[6] Emerson Jones (AUS) v [1] Renata Jamrichova (SVK)