Georgian tennis player Sofia Shapatava started Istanbul tournament (Turkey, 25 000 USD) successfully. She beat No.1 seed Yuliya Beygelzimer of Ukraine 4:6, 6:1, 6:0. Sofia is through 1/8 final where she will play against Nigina Abduraimova of Uzbekistan.

Maka Chakhnashvili could not overcome the first round. She lost to No.3 seed Amra Sadikovic of Switzerland 3:6, 4:6. In doubles draw Chakhnashvili and Shapatava made through ¼ final.