Kraus S. beat Bassols Ribera M. 6-4, 6-3 at the Cincinnati tournament, winning in straight sets. Kraus S. took control early and never let the match go to a deciding set.
After edging the first set 6-4, Kraus S. tightened the grip in the second and closed it out 6-3. Bassols Ribera M. kept the opening set close but could not find a breakthrough.
The standout fact is the two-set finish: Kraus S. needed no third set to secure the win. That efficiency decided the match.