Australian Fed Cup squad members Alicia Molik and Sophie Ferguson will have their first look at upcoming opponent Italy when they face Roberta Vinci and Sara Errani in their opening doubles match at the Moorilla Hobart International today.
Molik will pair with Ferguson for the second time on the WTA Tour and will be hoping to gain an edge on their Italian counterparts before next month’s World Group first round tie in Hobart.
Fellow Fed Cup squad member Jarmila Groth will also play her opening doubles match today with Klara Zakopalova, with the pair reaching the second round of last year’s US Open.
Earlier today, Ferguson and rising star Jessica Moore were both defeated in the second qualifying round for the singles draw.
Moorilla Hobart International 2011 series packages and single sessions are on sale now, with ticket prices starting from $9.90.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.ticketek.com.au or 1300 888 104