Nina Schunk was declared the winner over Ekaterina Kazionova at the WTA 125K in Valencia, having taken the first set 6-2 before the second was halted with Kazionova leading 5-1. Schunk's edge in the opening set came from a clean serving display — three aces, no double faults — against an opponent who coughed up six double faults.
Schunk broke immediately in the first game for 1-0 and again in game three to lead 3-0. Kazionova hit back in game four to make it 3-1, but Schunk broke straight back in the fifth game for 4-1 and closed out the set. Kazionova then turned the second set around, breaking in game two for 0-2 and again in game six to lead 5-1, where the match ended.
The decisive number was Kazionova's serve in set one: 42% first serves in (10/24) and six double faults, with only 29% of second-serve points won. Across the match Schunk struck five aces to none and dropped just one double fault, converting three break points to Kazionova's two.