Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Emerson Jones Falls to Samsonova in Brisbane, Secures Australian Open Wildcard

The 17-year-old enters Melbourne ranked No.147 with a stated goal of breaking into the top 100 this year.

Overview

  • Jones lost 6-4, 6-1 to world No.17 Liudmila Samsonova in a 72-minute second-round match at the Brisbane International.
  • Momentum shifted after a broken racquet string late in the first set, and a double fault ended the match.
  • The teenager opened her Brisbane debut by defeating Tatjana Maria 6-3, 6-3 for her second career top-50 win.
  • Tennis Australia has granted Jones a main-draw wildcard for the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park.
  • Jones says she will finish Year 12 this year while pursuing a top-100 ranking after ending 2025 around No.147.