After a solid win over Andrea Petkovic (7-5, 6-1) in the first round and a relatively easy win over compatriot Francesca Schiavone (6-3, 6-1) in the second round in Madrid, Sara is through to the 3rd round, where she’ll play against Caroline Garcia or Maria Kirilenko.

Tomorrow Sara and Roberta will start their doubles tournament, against Kuznetsova/Stosur.