After overcoming the qualifying draw of the Padova tournament (Italy, 25 000 USD), the Georgian tennis player Maka Chakhnashvili played Veronica Cepede Royg of Paraguay and lost 3:6, 6:2, 4:6.

Sofia Shapatava has to hold the first round match. Her opponent will be Agnese Zucchini of Italy.

In doubles draw Shapatava and Russian Marina Shamayko won over Brescia and Pairone 6:3, 6:4 and made through to ¼ final where they will play No.3 seed Italian-Bulgarian duet.