It was a lock in the back that prevented the Swede from playing the match in Hobart earlier this week. The 24-year-old has received daily treatment for the back problems and now SVT Sport coach Thomas Högstedt confirms that Peterson is coming into play.
Peterson, ranked 44th, gets undefeated Slovenian opposition in the first round. She begins the Grand Slam tournament against Polona Hercog, ranked 48th in the world.