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INSANE: Teen star jones fights way to open juniors third round - The Real Truth

Emerson Jones is into the round of 16 in the girls' competition at the Australian Open. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Teen star Emerson Jones has moved closer to a maiden junior grand slam title with a come-from-behind victory to book a spot in the Australian Open girls' round of 16.

The 16-year-old Gold Coast sensation dropped a tight first set to American rival Thea Frodin but recovered to post a 6-7 (3-7) 6-2 6-3 win on Monday at Melbourne Park.

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