Sacha Jones, 14, has won her first-round match at the US$25,000 Challenger at Rockhampton, Queensland by defeating Natasha Kersten of Australia 6-4, 7-6(3).
The win sets up a likely second-round match with fourth seed and 320th ranked Lauren Breadmore of Australia.
Tracey O'Connor beat Australian Adrianna Szili 6-3, 6-4 to reach the second round.
She now faces third seed and 300th ranked Casey Dellacqua.
Tennis: Jones through to second-round
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