Britain’s Francesca Jones had to be helped to walk off court after retiring from Australian Open qualifying.
Jones had led 4-0 in the deciding set against Germany’s Ella Seidel before cramping up in her left leg.
The problem flared up when the 23-year-old was serving at 4-2 and, after trying to continue, she had to stop before leaving the court in distress.
Oliver Crawford was the only British winner in qualifying as Harriet Dart, Ryan Peniston and Billy Harris lost.
Meanwhile at Melbourne Park, former British number one Emma Raducanu eased any injury fears in a two-hour practice session where she showed no signs of physical problems.
Raducanu, who is set to play in her first Grand Slam in a year after wrist and ankle surgeries, withdrew from two exhibition matches in Melbourne this week.
The 21-year-old made her competitive comeback in Auckland last week after almost nine months out and felt soreness this week after playing two matches there.
British men’s number one Cameron Norrie pulled out of an ATP tournament in Auckland with a wrist injury.
It is understood Norrie’s withdrawal was a precautionary measure before the Australian Open, which starts on Sunday.
British number four Jack Draper continued his build-up by beating top seed Tommy Paul to reach the Adelaide International semi-finals.
