Junior world No.1 Emerson Jones earns the place of Orange Lady for the Tradition Amp Australian Billie Jean King Cup crew, gaining world-stage expertise and coaching alongside prime gamers in a cherished Aussie custom.
12 March 2025 | Tennis Australia
Sixteen-year-old Emerson Jones has been named the Orange Lady for the Tradition Amp Australian Billie Jean King Cup crew, becoming a member of Australia’s prime ranked girl Kimberly Birrell as they put together for his or her 2025 qualifying marketing campaign in Brisbane.
The Orange Lady is a long-standing Australian crew custom, providing a promising younger participant the prospect to coach alongside the crew and achieve invaluable expertise on the world stage.
In 2024, Jones made historical past by changing into the primary Australian lady to prime the ITF World Tennis Tour junior rankings in additional than 25 years, following within the footsteps of Jelena Dokic who achieved the identical feat in 1998.
Through the years, a number of notable gamers who’ve taken on the Orange Lady position have gone on to develop into Billie Jean King Cup representatives together with Ash Barty, Daria Saville and Storm Hunter.
“It’s such an honour to be named the Orange Lady for Australia’s Billie Jean King Cup crew,” Jones stated.
“Getting the prospect to be a part of the crew atmosphere, be taught from our prime ladies and expertise what comes with representing Australia at this stage is basically thrilling.”
Staff captain Sam Stosur stated Jones’ choice displays her potential and up to date achievements.
“The Orange Lady custom is one thing distinctive and particular to Australian tennis. It’s an unimaginable alternative for a younger participant to immerse themselves within the crew tradition,” Stosur stated.
“Emerson had an outstanding 2024, and we’re excited to have her be part of the crew in Brisbane. She’ll get to expertise first-hand what it takes to compete on the prime worldwide stage and see the fervour and delight that comes with representing Australia within the inexperienced and gold.
Jones joins the crew off the again of a standout summer time of tennis, pulling off a surprising upset in her Adelaide Worldwide debut in opposition to world No. 37 Wang Xinyu earlier than impressing on the Australian Open.
“It’s an incredible stepping stone for a younger participant, and I’ve little question Emerson will take advantage of this chance.”
Jones joins the crew off the again of a standout summer time of tennis, pulling off a surprising upset in her Adelaide Worldwide debut earlier than impressing on the Australian Open.
The world No.1 junior reached the junior singles semifinals at Melbourne Park for a second straight 12 months whereas additionally securing a doubles remaining look, reinforcing her place as one of the vital promising younger gamers on the earth.
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Jones was additionally awarded the Junior Athlete of the Yr Award on the 2024 Newcombe Medal Australian Tennis Awards, alongside fellow rising star and former Orange Lady, 18-year-old Maya Joint.
Australia will face Kazakhstan and Colombia at Pat Rafter Area from 10-12 April, with every tie that includes two singles matches and one doubles match. The winners of every group will advance to the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Shenzhen, China, in November.
The remaining members of the Tradition Amp Australian Billie Jean King Cup crew might be confirmed later this week.
Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Qualifiers
Australia – Laborious, Outdoor (Pat Rafter Area, Brisbane)
- Thursday 10 April 12.00pm AEST – Australia vs Kazakhstan
- Friday 11 April 12.00pm AEST – Colombia vs Kazakhstan
- Saturday 12 April 12.00pm AEST – Australia vs Colombia
Tickets to the Billie Jean King Cup Qualifier that includes Australia, Kazakhstan and Colombia are on sale through Ticketmaster
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