The qualifying draw for Moorilla Hobart International 2013 has been released.
Seven Australians will contest the draw with Sacha Jones (Vic), Tammi Patterson (Vic) and Karolina Wlodarczak (Vic) all gaining direct entry.
Jessica Moore (WA), Sally Peers (Vic), Stephanie Bengson (NSW) will also play after receiving wildcards as will 18-year-old Viktorija Rajicic (Vic).
Top seed Mandy Minella (LUX) takes on Rebecca Marino (CAN) while No. 2 seed Lara Arruabarrena-Vecino (ESP) will meet Sally Peers, No. 3 seed Nina Bratchikova (RUS) goes up against fellow countrywoman Valeria Savinykh (RUS) and Spain’s [4] Silvia Soler-Espinosa (ESP) will play Brazil’s Teliana Pereira (BRA).
In main draw news, Heather Watson (GBR) has withdrawn from the tournament due to an elbow injury sustained in Auckland.
Play starts at 10:00 am tomorrow.