Georgian top seed Sofia Shapava had a successful start at the Solarino tournament (Italy, 10 000 USD).

In singles Shapatava defeated Marta Bellucco of Italy 6:4, 6:0. In 1/8 final the Georgian will play Stefania Rubini of Italy.

In doubles Shapatava and Mia Nicole Eklund of Finland were to play the Italian duet but they did not show up.

In ¼ final Shapatava and Eklund will face the No.2 seed French pair.