Ann Keothavong has been knocked out of the Australian Open in the first round of the qualifying by American Grace Min 7-5 7-5. There was better news for the British number 4 female ranked player Johanna Konta, who made it 3 out of 4 Brits through to the second round of qualifying with a epic two hours and 41 minutes victory over Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia 6-3 6-7 (10-8) 6-4.