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Jones Stuns Venus Williams for First WTA 1000 Win as Swiatek Falls in Miami Upset

Posted : 20 March 2026

Britain’s rising star Francesca Jones secured a landmark victory at the Miami Open, defeating seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams 7-5, 7-5 in a tightly contested first-round clash. The 25-year-old held her nerve in both sets to claim her first-ever win at WTA 1000 level, marking a significant milestone in her career.

For Williams, who at 45 was the oldest player in the women’s singles draw, the defeat extended a difficult run of form. The American veteran has now suffered nine consecutive losses since her last win in Washington last summer, despite remaining competitive in recent matches.

The tournament also produced a major shock in the second round, where second seed Iga Swiatek was eliminated by fellow Pole Magda Linette. After comfortably taking the opening set 6-1, Swiatek lost momentum as Linette mounted a strong comeback to win 1-6, 7-5, 6-3, sealing one of the biggest upsets of the event.

The defeat marked the first time in 74 tournaments that Swiatek has lost her opening match at a WTA event, highlighting an uncharacteristic dip in form for the reigning Wimbledon champion. Reflecting on her performance, Swiatek admitted her tactical approach broke down during the match and acknowledged the need to regroup after a rare setback.

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