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Barty wants young star Jones to embrace maiden slam

Teenager Emerson Jones has received some valuable advice from Ash Barty before the Australian Open. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Former world No.1 Ash Barty is urging uber-talented teen Emerson Jones to embrace her first appearance at a grand slam rather than be concerned about results.

Jones will make her debut at the Australian Open with the 16-year-old, top-ranked in the junior girls' world rankings, already drawing comparisons with three-time major champion Barty.

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