Britain's Jones Stuns Her Idol Venus Williams as 17-Year-Old Kouame Creates History

In a stunning upset, Great Britain's Fran Jones defeated her long-time idol, seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams, in the first round of the Miami Open. Jones secured a straight-sets victory, winning 7-5, 7-5, and paid tribute to Williams after the match. The 25-year-old British player wasn't born when Williams won her first Grand Slam title in 2000 but has often spoken about the significant influence Williams and her sister Serena have had on her tennis career. Despite struggling with illness prior to the match, Jones was determined to take on her idol and made the most of the opportunity, breaking down in tears after her win. Jones will now face American fifth seed Jessica Pegula in the second round. Meanwhile, 17-year-old Frenchman Moise Kouame made history by becoming the youngest winner of a Masters 1000 match since Rafael Nadal in 2003, coming back from a set down to beat Zachary Svajda 5-7, 6-4, 6-4.