16 Jun 2010

Erakovic into next round of Wimbledon qualifying

6:35 am on 16 June 2010

The New Zealand tennis player Marina Erakovic has won her opening round match in the qualifying tournament for Wimbledon.

Erakovic beat Emily Webley-Smith of Britain in 3 sets.

She'll now meet 17th seed Shenay Perry of the United States in the next round.

Erakovic is also playing doubles in the qualifying tournament.