With a first round loss in Auckland, and today also a first round loss in Sydney, it hasn’t been a great start of the year for Sara in singles. However, she and Roberta Vinci have started the year great in doubles: they won the title in Auckland! It was their 22nd title together, and the 25th title of Sara’s career.

Because Roby plays in Hobart this week, while Sara is in Sydney, Sara won’t play doubles this week.