Australian Samantha Stosur's year ended on a sour note after she was bundled out of her home state tournament by Brisbane International seventh seed Anastasija Sevastova on Sunday.
The former US Open champion and French open finalist had opportunities against her 27-year-old latvian opponent in the first set, but was completely outplayed by Sevastova in the second set to be eliminated 6-1, 6-3 in the first round.
It wasn't a good day for French world No 8 Caroline Garcia either, after she retired in her first round match against compatriot Alize Cornet.
Meanwhile, former world No1 Andy Murray continued his return from a hip injury with a practice session in Brisbane on Sunday as he prepares for his first competitive match since July. That comeback match will be against either American Ryan Harrison or leonardo Mayer of Argentina in the second round on either Tuesday or Wednesday.