Storm Hunter breaks new ground with winning return to Australian Open

• Australian defeats Spaniard Jessica Bouzas 6-4, 6-4

• Priscilla Hon and Jordan Thompson through to second round

A first round victory at the Australian Open on Monday brought joy to Storm Hunter, but she has found a deeper motivation in achieving something nobody else – she believes – has done in world tennis.

The 31-year-old defeated Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-4, 6-4 in 87 minutes on Kia Arena on Monday, surging back from a break down in both sets.

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