Yanina Wickmayer defeats Ellen Perez in Australian Open first round qualifier

Belgium's Yanina Wickmayer defeated Ellen Perez of Australia 7-6, 6-1 in their Australian Open first round qualifier Tuesday in Melbourne. The 2009 US Open semifinalist fought through a bout of stomach cramps in the second set to oust Perez in 93 minutes and advance to face Ann Li of the United States.