Tennis Australia has welcomed New Zealand number two Sacha Jones's switch of allegiance to Australia in a bid to further her career.
The move will come into effect next week after the International Tennis Federation accepted the 21-year-old's transfer and will allow the Aucklander to take advantage of Tennis Australia's greater resources.
With a New Zealand mother and an Australian father, Jones has dual nationality and had the option of playing for either country.
Tennis Australia's Head of Professional Tennis Todd Woodbridge says she approached them this year about joining the Australian pathway and they welcome her to their programmes.