KEY POINTS:
Marina Erakovic made a good start at the US$25,000 ($35,000) tournament in Louisiana.
Erakovic and Tiffany Dabek beat Saloe Devidze and Therina Steenkamp 6-0, 6-2 in the first round of the doubles.
Rubin Statham is through to the second round of the Tokyo Futures, joining Kiwi Adam Thompson.