Johanna Konta battled her way into round 2 of qualifying for the main draw of the Australian Open, but fellow Briton Anne Keothavong went out in straight sets.
Konta defeated Latvia's Anastasija Sevastova 6-3 6-7 6-4 in two hours and 41 minutes at Melbourne Park.
Anne Keothavong in her first round match served for both sets but lost 7-5 7-5 to American Grace Min.
British No.4 Konta was born in Sydney but gained British citizenship in May 2012 and has gradually climbed up the rankings, she is currently 143 in the world.
After receiving a wildcard for Wimbledon last year she made it through qualifying at the US Open, and is on course to do so again in Melbourne after a fine win in round one.
With the heat increasing in Melbourne, Keothavong hit back from 4-1 down to serve for the opening set, only to let the chance slip by as Min reeled off three games in a row.
The 29 year-old took the early initiative in the second with a double break for 5-2 but did not win another game as her American opponent wrapped up the victory in a little over two hours.
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