Kiwi number one Paul Coll is through to the second round after beating wildcard Hamad Al-Hamri 11-4, 11-4, 11-3.

But Campbell Grayson has been beaten in straight games by Egypt's Mostafa Asal.

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11 Apr: Kiwi high jumper Hamish Kerr's welcoming the prospect of prize money should he win a gold medal at this year's Paris Olympics

24 Mar: New Zealand wrestler Tayla Ford has qualified for the Paris Olympics

03 Mar: Two international winners in the 40th running of Ironman New Zealand in Taupo

23 Feb: Dame Lisa Carrington is excited by the prospect of more freedom come crunch time, as she looks to add to her of Olympic gold medals in Paris

23 Feb: The awards collection continues to grow for Dame Lisa Carrington

17 Feb: A mouthwatering Kiwi kayaking showdown looms at Paris Olympics, after Aimee Fisher and Danielle McKenzie booked the K2 at Oceania qualifiers

17 Feb: The Olympics are looming large for a swag of Kiwi sportspeople this weekend:

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