Georgian top seed Sofia Shapatava has a successful start at the Sunrise tournament (Florida, 25 000 USD).

Shapatava beat Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil 6:4, 6:1. In 1/8 final the Georgian will play Maria Sanchez of America.

Anna Tatishvili of America is No.2 seed at the tournament. She will face Beatriz Garcia-Vidagany of Spain.

In doubles Shapatava and Emily Webley-Smith of Great Britain will play the Americans – Dubins and Rizzolo.