Ana Ivanovic's 2016is not really hitting off, as after her first-round exit at the ASB Classic in Auckland, the Serb waved goodbye after her first match at the Apia International Sydney. Jelena Jankovic, on the other hand, rebounded from a first-round exit in Brisbane and displayed solid form in her Sydney opener.
Karolina Pliskova's wicked serve helped the Czech to dominantly beat Ivanovic 6-4 6-2. Fourteen aces by Pliskova had no counterpart in Ivanovic's game and the Serb converted just one out of six break points she earned.