Klein, who reached a career high world ranking of 174 in June this year, was too strong for Maher, ranked 878, winning 6-4 6-1.

Fellow West Australian Matthew Ebden scored a confident first round win, defeating Joshua Crowe (SA), 6-2 6-1.

In the women’s draw Olivia Rogowska (Vic) was too strong for Isabella Holland (Qld) 4-6 6-2 6-1.

Holland started well but was unable to hold off Rogowska as she dominated the second and third sets dropping only three games and taking the win with a break of serve.

The Australian Pro Tour, presented by Cool Ridge, is a series of 24 ATP/ WTA world ranking points events held nationally and includes top Australian tennis players, competing against a host of international players.

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Women’s Results: Tuesday

Alicia Molik (SA) def Monika Wejnert (Qld) 3-6 6-1 6-1

Shannon Golds (Qld) def Alenka Hubacek (Vic) 7-6(4) 6-1

Ling Zhang (HKG) def Emelyn Starr (NSW) 6-0 6-1

Emily Webley-Smith (GBR) def Nicole Riner (SUI) 6-4 6-2

Men’s Results: Tuesday

John Millman (Qld) def Andrew Gregory (Vic) 7-5 6-1

Scott Robertson (AUS) def Jarryd Chaplin (NSW) 6-3 7-6(8)

Women’s Results: Wednesday

Olivia Rogowska (Vic) def Isabella Holland (Qld) 4-6 6-2 6-1

Chiaki Okadaue (JPN) def Sally Peers (Vic) 6-1 6-4

Jessica Moore (WA) def Leila Husic (NSW) 6-1 6-3

Richel Hogenkamp (NED) def Danielle Brown (GBR) 7-6 7-5

Men’s Results: Wednesday

Brydan Klein (WA) def Jarryd Maher (Vic) 6-4 6-1

Matthew Ebden (WA) def Joshua Crowe (SA) 6-2 6-1

Dane Kelly (Vic) def Jonathon Cooper (NSW) 6-3 6-0