PLAYER PROFILE
Emerson Jones
- Age15
- Born 7 July 2008
- Birth PlaceGold Coast, Queensland
- LivesGold Coast, Queensland
- PlaysRight-handed
- CoachDavid Taylor
On court
- Began playing tennis as a four-year-old at the Coomera Waters Recreation Club on the Gold Coast
- Lists forehand as her favourite shot
- Represented Australia at the ITF World Junior Tennis Finals (in Czech Republic) and Junior Billie Jean King Cup Finals (in Turkey) during 2022
- Made WTA-level debut as a wildcard in the Hobart International qualifying draw
- In early 2023, was the world’s highest-ranked junior player born in 2008
- Joined Tennis Australia’s National Tennis Academy in 2023
- Was a girls’ singles finalist at Australian Open 2024, making her the first local finalist since Jessica Moore in 2008
- Peaked at world No.2 in ITF junior rankings in May 2024, making her the highest-ranked Australian girl since Ash Barty in 2011.
Off court
- Nickname is Emo
- Coach is David Taylor, the former long-time advisor of Sam Stosur and Alicia Molik
- Hobbies include running and swimming
- Favourite television show is Young Sheldon
- Mother, Loretta Harrop, was a professional triathlete and won a silver medal at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games
- Father, Brad Jones, won the 1999 Grogan Medal representing Mt Gravatt in the QAFL
- Older brother, Hayden Jones, is also a top-ranked junior player. Names her brother as the biggest influence in her career so far
- Most admired player is Emma Raducanu, because she “likes the way she plays”
- Female Junior Athlete of the Year finalist at the 2022 Australian Tennis Awards
- Shared the Female Junior Athlete of the Year honour with Taylah Preston at the 2023 Australian Tennis Awards
Year-end ranking
2023 | 873 |
Emerson Jones in the news
Aussie weekly wrap: Encouraging grass-court results and title breakthroughs
10 June, 2024
Olivia Gadecki, who recorded her career-best grass-court result, was among the most outstanding Australian players in the past week.
Read moreOlivia Gadecki, who recorded her career-best grass-court result, was among the most outstanding Australian players in the past week.
Rising star Emerson Jones achieves a 10-year first at Roland Garros
7 June, 2024
Gold Coast talent Emerson Jones advances to the Roland Garros 2024 girls' doubles semifinals alongside Italian partner Vittoria Paganetti.
Read moreGold Coast talent Emerson Jones advances to the Roland Garros 2024 girls' doubles semifinals alongside Italian partner Vittoria Paganetti.
Australian Matt Ebden eyeing 27-year first at Roland Garros
6 June, 2024
World No.3 doubles star Matt Ebden is among three Australians scheduled to compete on day 12 at Roland Garros 2024.
Read moreWorld No.3 doubles star Matt Ebden is among three Australians scheduled to compete on day 12 at Roland Garros 2024.
Emerson Jones unlocks new Grand Slam achievement at Roland Garros 2024
6 June, 2024
Australian Emerson Jones, teaming with Italian Vittoria Paganetti, advances to her first girls' doubles quarterfinal at Grand Slam level.
Read moreAustralian Emerson Jones, teaming with Italian Vittoria Paganetti, advances to her first girls' doubles quarterfinal at Grand Slam level.