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Francesca Jones retains Palermo title with narrow victory over Ferro

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 10:35 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Francesca Jones retains Palermo title with narrow victory over Ferro
Summary

Francesca Jones defended her title at the Palermo Ladies Open, winning against Fiona Ferro 6-0, 4-6, 7-6 (8-6). The match lasted two hours and 43 minutes, with Jones taking the first set quickly. After a competitive match where Ferro came back to win the second set, Jones clinched victory in a tense tie break. This marked Jones' fourth Challenger Tour win and second within eight days, following her title at the ATV Rome Open. She is set to rise in WTA rankings from 113 to 110.

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By the Numbers
  • •Jones faced Ferro and won in a tight three-set match.
  • •The first set was completed in just 21 minutes.
  • •Jones has dropped only one set in the tournament.
  • •Jones has achieved four career wins on the Challenger Tour.
  • •She will move to 110 in the WTA rankings on Monday.
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  • 10:35 PMYahoo Sports — Britain's Jones defends Challenger title in Palermo
  • 10:31 PMBBC Sport — Britain's Jones defends Challenger title in Palermo
What they're saying
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Britain's Francesca Jones makes it back-to-back wins on the Challenger Tour by successfully defending her title at the Palermo Ladies Open.

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Britain's Francesca Jones makes it back-to-back wins on the Challenger Tour by successfully defending her title at the Palermo Ladies Open.

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