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Australian Open: Harriet Dart qualifies for first round

Harriet Dart became Britain's sixth representative in the Australian Open singles draw by winning in the final qualifying round.

Dart won 6-3 6-3 against Australian wildcard Kimberly Birrell in Melbourne.

The 25-year-old is in the main draw at the opening Grand Slam of the season for the third time in four years.

Later on Friday, British men's number four Liam Broady hopes to reach the main draw for the first time by beating Russia's Roman Safiullin.

Broady, 28, is aiming to join Andy Murray, Cameron Norrie and Dan Evans in the men's singles, while Emma Raducanu and Heather Watson are in the women's singles.