The British No.2 survived a fightback from Italian 19th seed Matteo Viola to win 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 and reach the final qualifying round.
Meanwhile, Andy Murray has been pitted against Dutchman Robin Haase in the first round of the main draw.
BROOMHILL'S Jamie Baker will tomorrow face the USA's Donald Young for a spot in the Australian Open main draw.
The British No.2 survived a fightback from Italian 19th seed Matteo Viola to win 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 and reach the final qualifying round.
Meanwhile, Andy Murray has been pitted against Dutchman Robin Haase in the first round of the main draw.
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