Herself a former Olympic figure skater, Zabiiako took Kasatkina and Arina Rodionova onto the ice for a master class during the China Open last week.

The 34-year-old rallied from a set down to reach the quarterfinals of the Thailand Open and made a little history in the process.

The retiring John Millman will also have to earn his way through the qualifying draw at the Melbourne major after selections were finalized.