Two NT towns are still in contention for the AO Blitz major prize with Andy Murray (Alice Springs) and Kevin Anderson (Coconut Grove) winning through their respective first round matches.
Roberta Vinci (Palmerston) and Mirjana Lucic-Baroni (Nhulunbuy) survival in the AO Blitz was short-lived, with both towns going down on Day 1 action in straight sets.
Second round action will see fourth seed, Andy Murray (Alice Springs) up against Vincent Millot (Warwick, WA) while 19th seed, Kevin Anderson (Coconut Grove) will take on Dominic Thiem (Tawonga South, VIC).