Francesca Jones def. Venus Williams 7-5, 7-5 — Miami Open 2026 R128

Match recap

Francesca Jones defeated Venus Williams 7-5, 7-5 in the R128 of the Miami Open 2026.

Francesca Jones ended a four-match losing skid by winning 54% of total points against Venus Williams, a match that traded eight breaks but stayed on serve at the back end of both sets. Jones took 69% of her first-serve points and saved a match point before closing in game 11 each set. She draws Jessica Pegula next.

Match stats

Francesca Jones: 2 aces, 69% first serves, 5 double faults. Venus Williams: 3 aces, 60% first serves, 7 double faults.

Profiles: Francesca Jones · Venus Williams — Miami Open 2026

Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between Francesca Jones and Venus Williams.