Chinese players are one match away from the Australian Open.
Wang Qiang, Zhang Shuai, Zhu Lin, Wang Yafan, Zhang Kailin have all reached the last round of qualifiying.
Yang Zhaoxuan went down to compatriot Wang Qiang. Duan Yingying pulled out with injuries.
More good news from Chinese players, on the men's side,
Wu Di reached the last round with a straight-sets victory over an Italian qualifier.
Wu is joined by Grand Slam debutant Bai Yan who battled three sets to progress.