Tsvetana Pironkova started with a victory her tenth participation in the tennis Masters tournament of Miami Open. She won over Katerina Kozlova, Ukraine by 6:4, 6:3. Pironkova had so far no victory in the professional tour for more than a month now. Her next opponent will be Flavia Pennetta, Italy, placed under No. 15 in the tournament draw. Bulgaria’s second rocket Sesil Karatancheva also passed in the first round. The successful Bulgarian defeated the representative of the hosts Lauren Davis by 6:3, 7:6(5). Karatancheva secured herself 65 points for the world rank list and is to face in the next round against Garbine Muguruza, Spain, placed under No. 21.