Tagger L. defeated Bejlek S. 6-3, 6-4 to reach the next round in Prague, capitalising on a ruthless serving performance. She saved 8 of 9 break points faced (88%) and converted four of seven chances on return, winning 11 more total points (62-52).
The first set was decided by two breaks from Tagger, at 4-3 and 6-3, while she saved all four break points she faced. The second set was a rollercoaster: Tagger broke for 2-0, Bejlek hit back instantly, then Tagger broke again for 5-3 only to be pegged back once more before sealing the set with a final break at 6-4.
Tagger’s first-serve return points won (48%) were a key advantage over Bejlek’s 34%, and she cleaned up on her own first serve, winning 65% of points compared to Bejlek’s 51%. Despite a flurry of breaks in the second set, Tagger held firm when it mattered.