The 20-year-old British player, who has a rare genetic condition, is making impressive progress up the world rankings

One of the most impressive players among the British tennis contingent has not yet come close to reaching the top level of the sport, but on Monday she took a small step forward.

The 20-year-old Leeds-born Francesca Jones secured the first grand slam-qualifying win of her career by defeating Monica Niculescu of Romania 6-3, 6-2 to reach the Australian Open second qualifying round in Dubai.

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