Liam Draxl dominated Mochizuki S. 6-0, 6-3 in Winnipeg, powered by ruthless returning and serve solidity. Draxl broke five times in total, winning 28 of 40 return points (70%) and never facing a break point after the first set.
Draxl stormed through the opening set, breaking at 1-0, 3-0 and 5-0 for a bagel. In the second, he broke immediately at 1-0 and sealed the match with a second break at 3-6. Mochizuki saved 7 of 11 break points but could not hold serve when it mattered.
Draxl won 77% of first-serve points (20/26) and converted 4 of 5 break chances. He also saved both break points he faced, a stark contrast to Mochizuki's 36% success on second-serve points.