Briton Jones beats Hartono to reach first US Open

US Open 2025

Venue: Flushing Meadows, New York Dates: 24 August-7 September

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Francesca Jones reached the US Open for the first time in her career as she defeated Arianne Hartono in the third qualifying round.

The 24-year-old earned a 6-2 6-4 victory in one hour 20 minutes, and will join fellow Britons Emma Raducanu, Katie Boulter and Sonay Kartal in the women's singles main event which begins on Sunday.

Jones broke serve in the opening game as a nervy Hartono made four unforced errors, before the British number four held twice and broke once more to go 4-0 up in just 16 minutes.

Although Hartono, 29, improved as the set progressed - she hit 13 winners compared to her opponent's four - the Dutchwoman was made to pay for her 13 unforced errors.

The second set went with serve until the third game, when Jones - top seed in the qualifying draw - fought back from 40-15 down to secure her third break of the day.

World number 187 Hartono immediately hit back with a break of her own as Jones became a little passive, but the Briton tightened her footwork and broke once again to wrestle back control of a topsy-turvy set.

She finished the match with 10 consecutive points on serve before she sprinted over to her team in celebration.

An increased prize pot meant the Bradford-born world number 86 has won $10,000 (£7,392) for reaching the first round.