Not a single chance to break
Unlike in Lyon and Amsterdam, the Vorarlberg player was unable to strike back in the second round in Ostrau. Although she managed to fend off four break points in the first game, she was unable to create opportunities to take the service away from Parks. After Grabher had to give up her serve for 2:3 and 2:5, the fair was read, the American used her first match point to win 7:6 (3), 6:2.
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