Jessica Pegula defeated Emma Navarro 7-5, 6-2 in Cincinnati, taking the key chances on return and finishing the stronger in both sets.
Pegula broke in game 3, Navarro levelled in game 4, and Pegula then struck again at 5-6 before serving out the set. She broke twice in the opening three games of the second to lead 3-0; Navarro pulled one break back at 2-4, but Pegula broke again at 2-5 and closed it out on serve.
The difference was Pegula's return: she converted five breaks across the match, while Navarro could not build on her early fightback. Pegula also saved four of five break points in the first set.