Defending champion Amelie Mauresmo booked her place in the second round of the Australian Open after recording a 6-3 6-4 victory over American Shenay Perry.

FIVE-TIME Grand Slam winner Justine Henin-Hardenne’s march towards reclaiming her US Open title began in earnest on Monday as she cruised past Maria Elena Camerin 6-2, 6-1 in an opening round match yesterday.

Claire Curran is set to become the first British woman to break into the top 100 since the turn of the Millennium following her success at the Canberra International.