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 encountered 81 future champion Serena Williams in the initial round and was defeated in two sets. Additionally, she took part in the Tier IV Pattaya City tournament, advancing to her first quarterfinal of the year before losing to Sania Mirza in a straight-set match.