Linda Klimovicova vs Francesca Jones Preview & Prediction | 2026 Australian Open | First Round

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The first-round of the Australian Open sees Linda Klimovicova face Francesca Jones.

Start date/time:

Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN

How to watch online: UK – discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & Tennis Channel

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Linda Klimovicova vs Francesca Jones prediction

Linda Klimovicova sits outside the top 70 of the world rankings with some solid results at WTA 125 and Challenger level. She consistently posted deep runs in mid-tier tournaments last year and has continued with that momentum into 2026.

Her opponent is Francesca Jones in the first-round. The Brit has fought through injuries and fluctuations with her ranking over some time and she is now at her highest ranking of 69 in the world. She is yet to register a main draw win at a Grand Slam, but she will view this as a strong opportunity.

Klimovicova will look to dictate from the baseline and cut points short by stepping inside the court, while Jones will try to absorb her pace and counterpunch effectively, while also force errors from her opponent when the rallies are extended. They could cancel each other out and this may go to a decider.

Linda Klimovicova vs Francesca Jones tip: Both players to win a set