Ashleigh Barty is urging Emerson Jones to just relax and enjoy her Australian Open moment despite "the next Barty" comparisons that are being placed on the rising star. This week, the 16-year-old ...

“I think it’s ‘be the best Emerson Jones that you can be’. Her game has a lot of developing to do, she’s only a young teenager,” Barty said. “Her whole life is ahead of her, her ...

"She certainly won't be the next me, she'll be the first Emerson," Barty said ahead of Jones's quarterfinal. Jones was given a wildcard into the main draw, but suffered a comprehensive 6-1 ...

Star teen Emerson Jones has labelled comparisons with former world No. 1 Ash Barty as “pretty special” but declared she is on her own path ahead of her grand slam debut at Melbourne Park.

Those in the know are confident Emerson Jones is destined for ... comparisons with three-time grand slam winner Barty. Barty this week urged Jones to soak up her Open debut without the pressure ...

Three-time grand slam singles champion Ash Barty is in Melbourne for the Australian Open. Picture: Cameron Spencer / Getty Images Emerson Jones has been touted as ‘the next Ash Barty’ in ...