[WC] Elyse Tse (NZL) v [2] Nao Hibino (JPN)

The first day of qualifying for the ASB Classic at Stanley Street saw three New Zealanders in action, all having been granted wild cards, and all performed well enough to justify their selection.   Elyse Tse, who had gained her wild-card through losing the final of the play-off tournament, starting brilliantly by breaking Nao Hibino’s serve…