Elena Likhovtseva defeated Alexandra Stevenson 6-2 1-6 6-4 in the Gold Coast round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Elena Likhovtseva came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Elena Likhovtseva extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Likhovtseva E. came through in three sets.
Likhovtseva E. and Stevenson A. faced 9 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Likhovtseva E. went 3–7 (30%) against them, Stevenson A. 6–3 (67%). Stevenson A. came out better against 3 of 8 comparable opponents, Likhovtseva E. against 0.