The 25-year-old was tearful after defeating French qualifier Leolia Jeanjean 6-2 6-4.
Despite a year of debilitating injuries and the contemplation of quitting tennis, Jodie Burrage has triumphantly returned to the Australian Open, securing her first main draw victory and demonstrating resilience and determination.
Despite a year of debilitating injuries and the contemplation of quitting tennis, Jodie Burrage has triumphantly returned to the Australian Open, securing her first main draw victory and demonstrating resilience and determination.