Scottish number two Jamie Baker has been promoted to the main draw for the $50,000 Challenger in Champaign, Illinois.

Baker was originally down for the qualifying tournament but will now face American Robert Kendrick in the first round.

Kendrick is seeded eight in the tournament and Baker will do well to get past him.

After last week's defeat by Taylor Dent in Knoxville, Baker is looking to enhance his reputation and top seed Kevin Kim (US) is also in his half of the draw.