 Then lost another tough three-set first round at Australia Open to Sofia Arvidsson, 2–6, 6–4, 4–6.Groth remained in Australia to gain ranking points and was very successful winning the $25k Sydney, finalist at the $25k Burnie and a quarterfinalist at the Midura ITF.She also had success in doubles with a semifinal and final showings at the Burnie and Mildura ITFs.