Emerson Jones is a chance to make her Billie Jean King Cup debut after being called up to Australia’s squad to face Great Britain.<\/p>\n
The 17-year-old, who has risen to a career-high ranking of 136, replaces the injured Maya Joint (back).<\/p>\n
Australia faces Great Britain in the qualifying tie in Melbourne on April 10 and 11.<\/p>\n
Jones has been named alongside world number 56 Talia Gibson, Kimberley Birrell, Storm Hunter and Ellen Perez.<\/p>\n
If Jones makes her debut, she will be among the youngest to do so in the team tournament’s rich history.<\/p>\n
“It’s going to be a great experience and really fun,” Jones said.<\/p>\n
“They’re all really great girls in the team, and I look up to them a lot.<\/p>\n
“I’m excited to train with them and just be in the team with them.”<\/p>\n
Australia captain Samantha Stosur said Jones deserved her selection.<\/p>\n
“Emerson has been able to test herself against some of the best players in the world at the Australian Open and other big tournaments already this year,” Stosur said.<\/p>\n
“This opportunity will certainly make her an even better player and is another step in her very young career.”<\/p>\n
Jones claimed the number one ranking on the junior ITF World Tennis Tour in 2024, the first Australian to do so since Jelena Dokic in 1998.<\/p>\n
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