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'A good decision not to quit' - Burrage secures emotional win

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Australian Open 2025

Dates: 12-26 January Venue: Melbourne Park

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Britain's Jodie Burrage cried "happy tears" after securing her first Australian Open main-draw victory - just three months after considering quitting the sport.

The 25-year-old claimed a a 6-2 6-4 success over French qualifier Leolia Jeanjean in Melbourne.

Burrage's career has been beset by injuries and, after missing six months last year, she contemplated retirement.