Talia Gibson vs Francesca Jones Preview & Prediction | 2026 Nottingham Open | First Round

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Talia Gibson takes on Francesca Jones in the first round of the 2026 Nottingham Open at the Nottingham Tennis Centre

Ranking points: WTA 250

Start date/time: 15 June 2026 at 10:00 am

Venue: Nottingham Tennis Centre, Nottingham, England

Surface: Outdoor grass

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

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Talia Gibson vs Francesca Jones prediction

Fran Jones will hope the combination of the home crowd and Talia Gibson’s limited experience on grass will give her the edge in Nottingham.

The Brit is enduring a tricky year so far with just four tour-level wins and has been dipping in and out of the top 100 as a result.

In contrast, the Aussie 21-year-old is operating in and around a career just outside the top 50 and will hoping to make a mark on this surface in the weeks ahead.

Gibson will play with more confidence but Fran has more grass-court know-how and with the support behind her, she should get the boost she needs to snare a morale-boosting win.

Talia Gibson vs Francesca Jones tip: Fran Jones to win