Ilagan A. beat Johnson S. 6-4, 6-4 in the Lexington men's singles, backed by a steadier serve and three breaks of Johnson's delivery. Johnson never led in either set as Ilagan controlled the key moments.
The opening set turned on the only break of the set, with Ilagan taking game seven to lead 4-3 and closing out from there. The second set began with two Ilagan breaks, moving ahead 3-0 after game three; Johnson pulled one back in game four to 1-3, but neither player broke again.
Ilagan landed 72% of first serves to Johnson's 41% and won more total points, 65-57. Johnson fired nine aces but won only seven of ten service games, while Ilagan held eight of nine and saved two of the three break points he faced.