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Marina Erakovic makes her main draw debut at the US Open in New York tonight.
The 20-year-old kiwi faces Frenchwoman Pauline Parmentier in the opening round.
Erakovic said the conditions at Flushing Meadows are more to her liking than those in Beijing. She said it is not as hot or humid in New York and the courts are faster which suits her.
Erakovic is due on court at around 3am tomorrow.
- NEWSTALK ZB