Fery A. came from a set down to beat Kovacevic A. 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 at Winston Salem. The difference was Fery's superior serving: he held 13 of 14 service games and fired four aces without a double fault, while Kovacevic hit seven double faults.
Kovacevic took the opening set 6-3, but Fery levelled the match when he broke at 7-5 in the second. In the decider, an early break for 2-0 put Fery in control, and he closed out 6-3.
Fery converted two of five break points on Kovacevic's serve, while Kovacevic managed just one break all match. The cleaner ball-striking and steadier second serve — Fery won 62% of points behind it — proved decisive.