Chris O’Connell will nonetheless function in the principle draw of the Adelaide International regardless of compatriot John Millman beating him within the last spherical of qualifying.
Millman, who obtained an Australian Open wildcard final week, beat O’Connell 6-3 7-6 (9-7) on Monday.
He’ll play Spaniard Albert Ramos-Vinolas, whereas O’Connell progressed as a fortunate loser and can meet American Tommy Paul.
Fellow Australian Jordan Thompson wasn’t so fortunate, denied a berth within the last tune-up occasion earlier than the Australian Open due to a 7-6 (7-4) 7-5 loss to Swede Mikael Ymer.
In first-round clashes, it was a combined bag for a trio of British gamers.
World No.27 and the match’s fifth seed Dan Evans was crushed by American Mackenzie McDonald 7-5 7-5, whereas fellow Brit Kyle Edmund misplaced to Miomir Kecmanovic 6-4 7-5.
It was a greater day for 21-year-old Jack Draper, who beat Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego 6-4 6-2.
Draper will meet the winner of O’Connell and Paul within the match’s second spherical.
Seventh seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina beat American big-hitter Brandon Nakashima 6-2 7-6 (7-3) within the evening session and can play both Millman or Ramos-Vinolas.
