Wickmayer to face Sema in 1st round of Melbourne qualifying

Auckland champion Yanina Wickmayer, who is seeded 1st among players who will try to qualify for the main draw of the Australian Open, will play Yurika Sema of Japan in the first round of qualifying. If Wickmayer wins, she will then play the winner of a match between Alexandra Panova and Naomi Cavaday.

Wild card Laura Robson has drawn Australian Sophie Ferguson in the first round. If Robson wins, she will then play either Claire Feuerstein or Michaella Krajicek.