Former world No. 4 Jelena Dokic [ Images ] has won a direct wildcard entry into next month's Australian Open [ Images ] by winning a qualifying tournament in Melbourne [ Images ] on Sunday.

Dokic, who came from a set down to beat Queensland junior Monica Wejnert 6-7, 7-5, 6-3 will now attempt to qualify for lead-up tournaments in Brisbane [ Images ] and Hobart in the New Year.

The 25-year-old Dokic, a former Wimbledon [ Images ] semi-finalist, is currently 179th in the world rankings.