Emma Navarro, currently ranked 15th in the WTA, recently defeated Australian teenager Emerson Jones, ranked 155th, at the Adelaide International with a score of 6-3, 6-3. Navarro praised Jones, calling her 'a good one' and highlighting her potential, despite Jones's promising performance and signs of talent during the match. Navarro, who is preparing to be the eighth seed at the upcoming Australian Open, acknowledged Jones's impressive court coverage and resilience, especially when trailing in the second set. Jones, touted as Australia's 'next big thing,' demonstrated her potential with strong court coverage and a powerful forehand, challenging Navarro and showing she is a rising star in Australian tennis. The match was a notable encounter, with Navarro emphasizing Jones's bright future, and Jones showing resilience, including holding serve from a 5-1 deficit in the second set. The match underscores the emergence of young Australian talent amid the country's struggles in women's tennis since Ash Barty's retirement in 2022.