Hindhead tennis ace Jodie Burrage continued her impressive form since returning from injury with a run to the second round of the Australian Open.

The 25-year-old beat French qualifier Leolia Jeanjean 6-2 6-4 in the first round to set up a second-round match against third seed Coco Gauff on Rod Laver Arena.

Burrage lost 6-3 7-5 against the American but gave a good account of herself and had the chance to serve for the second set at 5-3 up.

Burrage grew up in Hindhead, attended Amesbury School and received support from Sport Haslemere’s Create A Star scheme as a youngster.

Her mother, Yvonne, who still lives in Hindhead, said: “Jodie has had a lot of injuries and didn’t play for six months last season.

“The main thing for her now is to stay injury free.

“She was quite emotional after her win in the first round in Australia.

“I was surprised to see that as she usually doesn’t show her emotions.

“It would have been easy for her to give up after all the injuries, but she has shown such resilience to come back.”

Sport Haslemere chairman Chris Grimes said: “It is so encouraging to see one of our Create A Star bursary award winners performing so well on the international stage.

“Jodie has had a very difficult past 12 months with injury so to see her return to fitness and win her first-round match so comfortably was exceptional.

“Although she was beaten by the number three seed in the second round she put up an impressive performance which is encouraging for her future.

“Jodie received a bursary each year from 2013 to 2017 and we are so pleased her undoubted talent has taken her on to the international stage.

“All at Sport Haslemere wish her good health and future success in her tennis career.”