Qualifying is underway for New Zealand's top women's tennis tournament, the ASB Classic.
The two New Zealand players in action have both drawn French players in the first round of play.
Canterbury's Ellen Barry faces Stephannie Cohen-Aloro while Auckland's Kairangi Vano takes on Severine Bremond.
Entry's free.
The country's number one player Sacha Jones has been forced to withdraw from the tournament because of a stomach strain.
She had received a wildcard entry into the Auckland event.
The main draw begins play on Monday.
