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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Eleanor Crooks

Emotional Jodie Burrage celebrates Australian Open win after year of injury turmoil

Jodie Burrage let the tears flow after what she rated as one of the best wins of her career at the Australian Open.

The 25-year-old admitted ahead of the tournament that she considered quitting the sport a couple of months ago, but she tasted victory in the main draw at Melbourne Park for the first time with a 6-2 6-4 success against French qualifier Leolia Jeanjean.

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