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For Francesca Jones, playing Venus Williams at the Miami Open was surreal
British player Francesca Jones won 7-5, 7-5 over Venus Williams, who is competing in her 23rd Miami Open and received a standing ovation from fans.
- On Thursday, British tennis player Francesca Jones upset American tennis legend Venus Williams 7-5, 7-5 at the Miami Open. Jones secured her first career WTA 1000 main-draw victory in the first-round encounter.
- The match highlighted a 20-year age gap between Jones, 25, and Williams, who turns 46 in June. Jones grew up with posters of the Williams sisters in her childhood bedroom, crediting them as the reason she pursued professional tennis.
- Jones triumphed in one hour and 50 minutes after a tight contest. Following the final point, she bowed to Williams at the net before the pair shared a warm embrace, with the American offering words of encouragement.
- While the singles loss concludes Williams' Miami Open run, she continues competing in doubles with partner Leylah Fernandez. Jones advances to face world No 5 Jessica Pegula, the 2025 tournament runner-up, in the next round.
- World No 1 Carlos Alcaraz praised Williams' enduring impact on tennis, stating, "I have a huge admiration for her." Alcaraz called her continued play "great for the sport," underscoring the seven-time Grand Slam champion's lasting significance.
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The historic American tennis player adds another early elimination on the circuit after losing at the WTA 1,000 in Miami
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For Francesca Jones, playing Venus Williams at the Miami Open was surreal
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Venus Williams watched the forehand sail into the net, the final shot of her loss to Francesca Jones of Britain at the Miami Open on Thursday afternoon.
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The Independent (US)Fran Jones seals landmark first WTA 1000 victory against Venus Williams at Miami Open
The British No 3 paid tribute to Williams, who she still has pictures of in her childhood bedroom and who inspired her to pursue tennis professionally
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