Belarusian tennis player Aliaksandra Sasniovich, World No.105, was defeated by Russian Maria Sharapova (World No.5) and dropped out of the Australian Open in the second round — 2:6, 1:6.
Victoria Azarenka (16) defeated Belgian Alison Van Uytvanck earlier –6:0, 6:0. Another Belarusian player, Volha Havarstova (71), lost to Tatjana Maria of Germany in the starting match— 4:6, 3:6. She will continue playing in the doubles now.