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Heather Watson and Naomi Broady win in Madrid Open qualifying

By Allan Valente

Saturday 30 April 2016 18:55, UK

KEY BISCAYNE, FL - MARCH 26: Heather Watson of Great Britain celebrates to the crowd after her three set victory
Image: Heather Watson won her opening match in qualifying for next week's Madrid Open

Heather Watson and Naomi Broady won their opening matches in qualifying for next week's Madrid Open.

British No 2 Watson won two tight sets against Lucie Hradecka to triumph 7-6 7-6 while Broady was an impressive 6-2 6-4 winner over France's Oceane Dodin.

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Both women need one more win to reach the main draw at the tournament, which is one of the biggest on the WTA Tour.

British No 1 Johanna Konta has secured automatic entry into the event and will play France's Caroline Garcia.

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Naomi Broady of Great Britain celebrates a point against Jelena Ostapenko at the ASB Classic in Auckland
Image: Naomi Broady also won in qualifying for Madrid

Laura Robson, who is using her protected ranking, has a tough draw against Indian Wells and Miami champion Victoria Azarenka.

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