British tennis players James Ward and Jamie Baker both won their opening matches in qualifying for the Australian Open.
Baker defeated Julio Cesar Campozano of Ecuador 6-3 7-5, before Ward saw off Serbia's Boris Pashanski 6-3 7-5.
Baker spoke to BBC Sport after his qualifying victory: "I started out pretty well but then I got a little bit tight into the middle of the second set. I've known him since he has a junior; he always fights hard and it became a bit of a dogfight, but it's good to get through.
Players who are qualifying must win three matches to make the singles main draw at Melbourne Park.
The qualifying for the women's draw begins on Thursday, with Anne Keothavong and Johanna Konta in action for Britain.
Konta plays Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia in the opening match on Court 14 at 00:00 GMT, while 22nd seed Keothavong takes on American Grace Min in the second match on Court Five.
Ward will play Germany's Mischa Zverev in round two, while Baker meets Italy's Matteo Viola.
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