81 eventual champion Serena Williams in the first round, losing in two sets. She reached her first quarterfinal of the year at the Tier IV Pattaya City tournament, losing to Sania Mirza in straight sets.
Serena Williams faced 81 eventual champion Serena Williams in the first round but lost in a two-set match. She also participated in the Tier IV Pattaya City tournament, where she reached her first quarterfinal of the year, only to lose to Sania Mirza in straight sets.