23 February 2015 | Tennis SA

The qualifying draw has been completed today at the 2015 Clare Valley Tennis International in perfect conditions.

The Australian contingent in the main draw has now been boosted significantly by the inclusion of five qualifiers.

Viktorija Rajicic (AUS) enjoyed a comprehensive victory over Ji-Hee Lee (KOR) 6-2 6-3, whilst Priscilla Hon (AUS) also had a straight sets victory over Kotomi Takahata (JPN) 7-5 6-4.

Zoe Hives (AUS) defeated Yurina Koshino (JPN) 6-1 6-4 and Lizette Cabrera (AUS) overcame fellow Aussie Alicia Smith in a hard fought match 6-7 6-1 7-6.

Honours for longest match of the day went to Karis Ryan (AUS) who after three hours and ten minutes, took the win over Nagi Hanatani (JPN) 4-6 6-2 7-5.

Tomorrow will be headlined by the first seed Su Jeong Jang (KOR) and second seed Na-Lae Han (KOR) kicking off their 2015 Clare Valley Tennis International campaigns, with matches due to start at 10:00am.

Singles qualifying draw, singles main draw and order of play for Tuesday 24 February now available at: http://www.tennis.com.au/tournaments/pro-tournaments/australian-pro-tour/clare-valley