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'It's a good benchmark' - Jodie Burrage takes plenty of positives from defeat to Coco Gauff in Eastbourne International

Jodie Burrage believes the experience of competing against one of the best players in the world will ultimately prove a positive one. Burrage was up against World No.7 Coco Gauff on Centre Court at the Eastbourne International. Ad American Gauff, who reached a career high of fourth in the world a year, proved too good for Burrage on the day, prevailing 6-1 6-1 to reach the quarter-finals.

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Burrage believes experience playing against Gauff will prove positive

Jodie Burrage believes the experience of competing against one of the best players in the world will ultimately prove a positive one. Burrage, who is supported by the LTA's Pro Scholarship Programme, was up against world No.7 Coco Gauff on Centre Court at the LTA's Rothesay International Eastbourne. Ad American Gauff, who reached a career high of fourth in the world a year, proved too good for Burrage on the day, prevailing 6-1 6-1 to continue her campaign alive.

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Mats Wilander: Novak Djokovic 'big favourite' for Wimbledon, has Carlos Alcaraz solved grass court problem?

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'It's a good benchmark' - Jodie Burrage takes plenty of positives from defeat to Coco Gauff in Eastbourne International

Ronnie O'Sullivan reveals when Si Jiahui could become China's first world champion – 'Just needs experience'

Burrage believes experience playing against Gauff will prove positive

Chelsea ready for Man Utd compromise over Mason Mount fee to fund Moises Caicedo transfer - Paper Round

Brogan revels in stunning victory at Wimbledon Qualifying

Harris masters tricky opponent to reach third round of Wimbledon Qualifying

Mats Wilander: Novak Djokovic 'big favourite' for Wimbledon, has Carlos Alcaraz solved grass court problem?

Dominic Thiem dreaming of further Grand Slam success and much-improved display at Wimbledon