Despite a visible improvement in Hartono’s performance throughout the set, during which the 29-year-old managed to land 13 successful shots against her competitor’s four, the Dutch player’s 13 unforced errors proved costly.
The rhythm of the second set involved holding serve until the third game, where Jones, who was ranked as the top seed in the qualifying stage, demonstrated resilience by recovering from a 40-15 deficit to clinch her third break of the match.
Hartono, ranked as world number 187, responded swiftly by securing her own break, capitalising on a slight drop in Jones’ aggression. However, the Briton readjusted her approach, sharpening her footwork and breaking back to regain command of a set marked by frequent shifts in momentum.
Concluding the match, she strung together 10 uninterrupted points on her serve, followed by a celebratory dash towards her support team.
Due to an enhanced prize offering, the world number 86, originally from Bradford, has secured $110,000 (£81,238) by progressing to the competition’s initial round.
