Zoe Hives
Zoe Hives has claimed victory on her WTA Tour main draw debut.
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Hives, from Kingston, landed a straight-sets win over world number 75 Johanna Larsson in the round of 32 match at the Hobart International.
The 22-year-old prevailed against the world 65 after two tie-beakers, winning 7-6, 7-6.
Hives, who is ranked 211 in the world and has received a wildcard entry into next week’s Australian Open, will take on Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic in the round of 16 on Wednesday.
She will learn her round one Australian Open opponent on Thursday night.