Zheng M. defeated Humbert U. 6-4, 6-3 in Cincinnati, taking the first set with an early break and then two more breaks in the second. Zheng served more steadily, hitting four aces to three and limiting double faults to three against Humbert's seven.
Zheng broke at 0-1 in the first game of the match and held that advantage to close out the set 6-4. In the second, Zheng moved ahead with a break at 1-2, then sealed the win with another break at 3-6.
Zheng won 58 total points to Humbert's 50 and converted two of six break points, while Humbert did not convert any. Humbert's seven double faults, including four in the second set, proved decisive.