Priscilla Hon and Storm Hunter have led a group of five locals through to the second round of the Australian Open.

Storm Hunter has claimed a straight-sets win over Georgia's Ekaterine Gorgodze to reach the second round of Australian Open qualifying.

Jordan Thompson, Ajla Tomljanovic, Talia Gibson and Storm Hunter were casualties in a disappointing day at the Australian Open for the locals.

Storm Hunter progresses through to the next round of Australian Open qualifying.

Aryna Sabalenka is through to the second round of the Australian Open after a win over France's Tiantsoa Sarah Rakotomanga Rajaonah.

Aryna Sabalenka is through to the second round of the Australian Open after a win over France's Tiantsoa Sarah Rakotomanga Rajaonah.

Zeynep Sonmez wins in straight sets to enter the third round of a Grand Slam for the second time in six months.

Zeynep Sonmez wins in straight sets to enter the third round of a Grand Slam for the second time in six months.

Six Aussies are in action on Wednesday, including Alex de Minaur and three wildcards, as the second round of the Australian Open gets underway.

Six Aussies are in action on Wednesday, including Alex de Minaur and three wildcards, as the second round of the Australian Open gets underway.