Linda Klimovicova def. Francesca Jones
6-2 3-2 (ret.)
The match ended when Francesca Jones retired.
Linda Klimovicova defeated Francesca Jones 6-2 3-2 after Francesca Jones retired in the 2026 Australian Open first round on hard courts on January 19, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Linda Klimovicova | Francesca Jones |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 5 | 1 |
| Double faults | 3 | 2 |
| First serve % | 49 | 64 |
| First serve points won % | 88 | 52 |
| Second serve points won % | 61 | 44 |
| Break points saved % | 100 | 40 |
| Break points converted % | 60 | 0 |
| Service points won % | 74 | 49 |
| Return points won % | 51 | 26 |
| Total points won % | 61 | 39 |
| Serve rating | 123 | 96 |
| Return rating | 131 | 64 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Linda Klimovicova | Francesca Jones |
|---|---|---|
| Country | POL | GBR |
| Birth date | Jun 18, 2004 | Sep 19, 2000 |
| Age | 21 | 25 |
| Height | — | 173 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 134 | 71 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 538 | 951 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,600 | 1,707 |
| Current career W-L | 1–2 | 19–33 |
| Current career earnings | $493,001 | $1,506,233 |
Path
Linda Klimovicova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greet Minnen | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 15, 2026 | Q3 |
| Lizette Cabrera | 6-4 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 14, 2026 | Q2 |
| Stefani Webb | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 12, 2026 | Q1 |
Linda Klimovicova's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elina Svitolina | 5-7 1-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jan 21, 2026 | R64 |
Francesca Jones's path
No prior matches in this tournament.