Samuel T. defeated Draxl L. 6-4, 6-2 in a match controlled by his serve and composure on break points. He fired six aces, won 80% of first-serve points, and saved 71% of break points faced, while converting four of seven break opportunities.
The first set featured five breaks of serve. Samuel broke at 1-3, but Draxl replied immediately at 2-3 and again at 4-3. Samuel levelled at 4-4 and took the set with a break at 4-6. In the second set, Samuel broke at 1-3 and 2-6 to seal the match without facing a break point.
The decisive margin came on second serve: Samuel won 53% of his second-serve points, while Draxl managed just 31% (4/13). Draxl's double faults (four to two) and inability to hold when it mattered left him with only four service games held across the match.