Udvardy P. defeated Arango E. 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 in Monterrey, taking a back-and-forth final set in a tie-break. Udvardy won the key moments, saving eight of the 13 break points she faced across the match.
Udvardy controlled the opener, converting two break points and saving both she faced in a 6-3 first set. Arango flipped the match with three breaks in a dominant second set, leveling at one set apiece. The decider saw four breaks of serve before Udvardy sealed the win in the tie-break.
Arango ended the match ahead in total points (92-85) and aces (4-2), but Udvardy’s service holds under pressure and her composure in the deciding tie-break proved decisive.