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Jones Stuns Williams in Miami Open Upset
19 Mar
Summary
- Francesca Jones defeated Venus Williams 7-5, 7-5 in Miami Open first round.
- This marks Jones's first WTA 1000 match win and ends a four-match losing streak.
- Venus Williams' defeat is her eighth loss in nine matches since returning.
Francesca Jones secured a career-defining victory at the Miami Open, defeating tennis icon Venus Williams 7-5, 7-5 in the first round. This hard-fought win marks Jones's inaugural WTA 1000 match victory and halts a four-match losing streak.
Jones showcased exceptional mental fortitude, recovering from trailing 4-5 on serve in both sets to ultimately claim the win. She will next face fifth seed Jessica Pegula in the second round.
For Venus Williams, the loss signifies her eighth defeat in nine matches since her return last summer. The 45-year-old legend continues to compete, finding joy in playing pain-free after undergoing surgery in 2024.
Elsewhere, 17-year-old Moise Kouame became the youngest male player to win a Masters 1000 match since Rafael Nadal, defeating Zachary Svajda at the Miami Open.
