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Teen star Jones eyes massive upset on grand slam debut

Emerson Jones (pictured) is excited about playing Elena Rybakina in the first round of the Open. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Teen star Emerson Jones hopes aggression and courage can give her the platform from which to cause a massive Australian Open upset when she faces sixth seed Elena Rybakina on her grand slam debut.

Jones, who tops the junior girls' world rankings, is the hottest young prospect in Australian women's tennis and has already drawn comparisons with compatriot and three-time major champion Ash Barty.

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