Britain’s Heather Watson and Katie Boulter each superior to the second spherical of qualifying at Indian Wells.
World quantity 113 Watson, who reached the final 16 in 2015, beat Spain’s Rebeka Masarova 7-5 6-2 in California.
Boulter, ranked 127th, fought again from a set down to beat China’s Xinyu Wang 6-7 (8-10) 6-4 6-4.
Watson subsequent performs Japan’s Mai Hontama on Tuesday for a spot in the primary draw, whereas Boulter faces Italian Sara Errani.
Watson, 29, twice broke again instantly in opposition to Masarova within the first set to stage at 2-2 and 5-5, earlier than clinching her third set level on the Spaniard’s serve.
The previous British primary then raced right into a 4-0 lead within the second set and, following 4 successive breaks of serve, was in a position to seal victory to arrange a gathering with Hontama.
Boulter led 4-1 and 5-3 in her first set in opposition to Wang, however she was unable to capitalise on three set factors, earlier than falling quick in an 18-point tie-break.
A break of serve within the seventh sport of the second set was sufficient for the 25-year-old to pressure a decider.
Although unable to take any of her first six break factors, Boulter ultimately received her seventh for a 5-4 lead earlier than serving out the match.
