[WC] Monique Barry (NZL) v [1] Ena Shibahara (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.  Top of the list, and first on court, was Monique Barry, the left-hander being up against the top seed in Ena Shibahara. …