Sinja Kraus swept Julia Grabher 6-3, 6-1 at the WTA 125K Kitzbuhel, dominating behind a service performance that saved 5 of 7 break points (71%) and converted 5 of 7 break chances. Grabher won only 2 of 7 service games as Kraus consistently pressed on return.
Kraus trailed early in the first set after Grabher broke in game 1 (1-0), but replied immediately in game 4 to level at 2-2, then broke again in game 6 to lead 4-2 and held to close 6-3. In the second set Kraus reeled off five consecutive games, breaking in games 1 (0-1), 3 (0-3) and 5 (0-5) before a brief Grabher fightback – a break at 1-5 – proved futile as Kraus broke back in game 7 to seal the win.
Kraus won 64% of first-serve points (30/47) and 42% on second (5/12), while Grabher managed just 13% (1/8) on second-serve points won – a decisive edge that kept the Austrian under constant pressure.