Britain's Jones breaks through at French Open after 'hardest moment of career'

Jones had not managed to win in six first-round appearances across the four Grand Slams - although this was her first main-draw match at Roland Garros. She is unique among British players in that she grew up playing on clay, having left Bradford aged 10 to move to Barcelona, and has achieved her greatest successes on the surface. But her 2026 season has been heavily disrupted by physical issues. …