Nicole will start first Grand Slam of new season against Ioana Raluca Olaru of Romania in the first round of the Australian Open.

ABOUT OPPONENTOlaru was borned in the capital of Romania, in Bucharest in March 1989 where she still lives. Until last year she played mainly ITF tournaments. She has already win 7 singles and 6 doubles ITF titles but she has never win a WTA Tour title. She prefers red clay and her the best stroke is backhand down the line. Her the best career ranking was No. 55. Her the best Grand Slam result is 3rd round at the French Open in 2007.

BACKGROUNDRANKINGIoana R. Olaru: No. 57Nicole Vaidisova: No. 12HEAD-TO-HEADFirst meeting.SUCCESSES AT THE AUSTRALIAN OPENIoana R. Olaru: First appearanceNicole Vaidisova: 2005 - 3rd round, 2006 - 4th round, 2007 - Semifinal

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