Francesca Jones falls to Talia Gibson in Nottingham Open first round

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Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Francesca Jones falls to Talia Gibson in Nottingham Open first round
Summary

Francesca Jones lost to Talia Gibson in the first round of the Nottingham Open on June 15, 2026. Jones missed two match points while serving for victory at 5-3 in the third set after a comeback from a set and a break down. The match lasted three hours and six minutes, marking the longest of Jones's career. Earlier in the day, Zheng Qinwen defeated Maria Sakkari in a tense match. Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter withdrew from the tournament prior to the matches.

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  • Francesca Jones held two match points at 5-3 in the third set
  • Match duration was three hours and six minutes
  • Jones recorded 15 aces and 75% first serve rate
  • Zheng Qinwen beat Maria Sakkari earlier today
  • Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter withdrew from the tournament
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Britain's Francesca Jones misses two match points in a narrow defeat by Talia Gibson in the Nottingham Open first round.

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Britain's Francesca Jones misses two match points in a narrow defeat by Talia Gibson in the Nottingham Open first round.

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