“Jones continues to impress despite her rare genetic condition, Ectrodactyly Ectodermal Dysplasia.”
British tennis player Francesca Jones battled through injury to secure a remarkable comeback win at the ASB Classic in Auckland. She lost the first set 1‑6 and fell behind 0‑3 in the second set against Austrian qualifier Sinja Kraus. Jones then recovered to win 1‑6, 6‑4, 6‑1, including 12 of the next 14 games.
During the match, Jones faced physical challenges and called for a physiotherapist twice. She also had to cope with hot and humid conditions. Despite these difficulties, her focus and determination helped her fight point by point and turn the match around.
This victory takes Jones into the quarter-finals of the ASB Classic. She is set to face Chinese seventh seed Wang Xinyu for a spot in the semi-finals. Earlier, she defeated world No. 15 Emma Navarro, marking one of the biggest wins of her career.
Jones is known for overcoming a rare genetic condition, Ectrodactyly Ectodermal Dysplasia (EEC), which affects the number of fingers and toes she has. Her performance in Auckland highlights her determination and growing presence on the WTA Tour.