Tennis: Erakovic moves on in qualifying

Marina Erakovic. Photo / Steven McNicholl

New Zealand tennis number one Marina Erakovic is through to the final round of qualifying for Wimbledon.

Erakovic has beaten Aussie Sophie Ferguson 6-4 6-2 and will play Spain's Silvia Soler-Espinosa for a place in the main draw.

Meanwhile Serena Williams has lost her second match back from a year long injury layoff.

The Wimbledon champ has been beaten in three sets by top seed Vera Zvonareva in the second round of the Eastbourne WTA tournament.

Venus Williams is through to the third round after a straight sets win over Ana Ivanovic.

Meanwhile Australian Open champion Kim Clijsters has pulled out of Wimbledon with a foot injury.

- NEWSTALK ZB