No winner was recorded after Arthur Fery moved ahead of James Duckworth 6-4, 2-1 at Winston-Salem. The only completed set was decided by a single break, with Fery converting his only break point in game nine at 4-5.
Fery closed out the opening set on the strength of his serve: four aces, no double faults and 93% of first-serve points won. Duckworth saved two of three break points he faced but finished the set with four double faults and only three return points won. The second set progressed to 2-1 with no breaks before the match was left without a result.
Fery's serving was the standout factor. He won 20 service points, did not face a single break point and finished with 13 return points to Duckworth's three, underlining his control in the first set.