British number one Johanna Konta is out of the Sydney International tournament after retiring from her second-round qualifying match.
It is understood Konta suffered a neck injury, just a week before the Australian Open starts on 14 January.
Konta called a halt to play 18 minutes into her match against Russian Ekatarina Alexandrova when 4-1 down.
Compatriot Heather Watson reached the Hobart International main draw with a qualifying win over Isabelle Wallace.
Watson, 26, the British number two and a previous winner of the Hobart event, overcame the Australian 6-4 6-4.
"When I come to Hobart I'm always feeling really positive and excited about the tournament," said Watson.