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Aussie teen targets top 100 after Brisbane experience
At 17, Jones aims to break the WTA top 100 this year after a strong Brisbane International showing and holds a wildcard for the Australian Open, officials said.
- This year, rising teenage star Emerson Jones will target cracking the top 100 as world No.147 with a wildcard into the Australian Open in Melbourne.
- After Brisbane, Jones emphasised the confidence boost from those matches, saying `I think it is going to give me more confidence to be honest`, and she and Jones's coach set a top 150 year-end target last year.
- Jones had a great start to Wednesday's match with an immediate break of Samsonova to lead 3-0, but failed to convert a break point in the eighth game, shifting momentum.
- With the Australian Open starting on January 18, Brisbane International serves as a key tune-up, and Jones said playing top opponents boosts her readiness and confidence.
- Jones' junior credentials include being 2024 junior girls world No.1 and praise from Ash Barty, and she will juggle Year 12 with tennis this year while prioritising the sport.
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