Overview
- Jones lost 6-4, 6-1 to world No.17 Liudmila Samsonova in a 72-minute second round after surging to a 3-0 lead in the opening set.
- Samsonova converted six of eight break points and praised Jones’s level, saying she showed great tennis and just needs to keep working.
- The Australian wildcard opened her Brisbane campaign by defeating world No.43 Tatjana Maria 6-3, 6-3 for her second top-50 win.
- Ranked No.147 and a former junior world No.1, Jones said the week boosts her belief as she aims for the top 100 while finishing Year 12.
- Top prospect Mirra Andreeva advised Jones to ignore outside noise and resist Ash Barty comparisons, urging her to build her own path.