Ekaterina Alexandrova defeated McCartney Kessler 6-2, 6-2 at the US Open, wrapping up the match in straight sets. The decisive edge came on return, with Alexandrova breaking three times across the two sets while Kessler never managed a conversion.
In the first set, Alexandrova broke for 2-0 in the second game; Kessler pulled one back immediately in the next game, but the set closed 6-2. The second set followed the same script: a break in the opening game, then another in the fifth game to lead 4-1, and Alexandrova wrapped up the match.
Alexandrova's first serve was the standout stat: she put only 47% in play in the opening set but won 79% of those points. She also saved all three break points she faced in that set, while Kessler converted none of her two chances.