Sara has started the 2013 season with a 6-1 6-3 win over Olga Puchkova. Puchkova held her serve in the first game of the match, but after that, Sara won 6 games in a row. In the second set, Puchkova took a double break lead, but then Sara won 6 games in a row again and clinched the match.

In the second round, Sara plays against Daniela Hantuchova. The match will be played tomorrow, at 1.30PM local time. Sara and Roberta also start their year in doubles tomorrow.