In March, Pironkova played at the Indian Wells hard-court event, where she started in the main draw. She lost in straight sets to No. 38, Madison Keys, in the first round. She then played in Miami, where she beat Galina Voskoboeva and 25th seed Sorana Cîrstea without losing a set, but then lost in the third round to fifth seed Angelique Kerber, who went on to reach the quarterfinals. Pironkova moved five places up the rankings after Miami, to No. 42.