Johnson S. powered past Thandi K. 6-1, 6-2 in Memphis, riding an aggressive return game that converted five of seven break points. She never faced a break point herself, winning all six service games and losing just 12 points behind her first serve.
The first set was a rout: Johnson broke Thandi in the third game for a 2-1 lead, then again at 4-1, and sealed it with a third break in the seventh game. The second set saw an early break at 0-2, but Thandi briefly recovered by breaking back to 2-5. Johnson immediately replied, breaking at 2-6 to close the match.
Johnson's dominance on return was the key stat: she won 51% of first-return points and 62% of second-return points, while Thandi managed just 26% and 22% respectively. The winner's nine-game run from the start ensured she never trailed.