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Qualifying play concluded today, with eight women advancing to the WISPA Qatar Classic main draw. At the Khalifa Complex, players from New Zealand, England, Canada, Malaysia, Australia and Egypt claimed places in the main draw from the qualifying finals. New Zealand's Louise Crome, ranked 43 in the world, pulled off a significant upset by overcoming Australia's Melissa Martin, ranked 15 places higher, 9-5 7-9 4-9 9-4 10-9 in 48 minutes. But the longest battle was claimed by Egypt's 16-year-old Raneem El Weleily who edged out Mexico's world No30 Samantha Teran 10-8 9-6 7-9 9-4 in 51 minutes. Australia's world No1 Rachael Grinham is seeded to win the $105,000 WISPA Platinum event after finishing as runner-up twelve months ago. The 28-year-old Queenslander faces Malaysian qualifier Tricia Chuah in the first round. Defending champion Vanessa Atkinson is the No2 seed and expected to meet Grinham in a repeat of last year's final. The Dutch world champion takes on Tegwen Malik, from Wales, in the opening round. RESULTS: Qatar Open, Doha Qatar WOMEN
[Main Draw] Women's 1st round draw: [1] Rachael Grinham (AUS) v [Q] Tricia Chuah (MAS)
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