Emotional Jodie Burrage celebrates Australian Open win after year of injury turmoil

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jodie Burrage let the tears flow after what she rated as one of the best wins of her career at the Australian Open. “I think I was really nervous for this match, even last night,” said a beaming Burrage, who faces a formidable challenge next against third seed Coco Gauff. open image in gallery Jodie Burrage, left, won only two games against Coco Gauff at Eastbourne in 2023 While Burrage relished the occasion after everything she has been through, she admitted she could barely eat breakfast because she was so nervous and gratitude at being back on court has not dulled her competitive spirit. I feel like I’m in a different spot to the last time I played her.” Gauff finished last season by winning the WTA Finals and kicked off this year helping the United States claim the United Cup trophy, where her victories included one against Iga Swiatek.