By contrast , second seed Vera Zvonareva of Russia enjoyed an easy passage to the second round as she beat Stephanie Foretz Gacon of France , 6-3 6-0 . Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova drops out in first round of Australian Open . Czech is defeated in straight sets by Romania 's Alexandra Dulgheru . Maria is taken to three sets by Britain 's Heather Watson .
Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova drops out in first round of Australian Open . Czech is defeated in straight sets by Romania 's Alexandra Dulgheru . Maria is taken to three sets by Britain 's Heather Watson .