Hsiou Hsu d. Holmgren

Hsiou Hsu beat Holmgren 7-6(2), 3-6, 7-6(3) in the semifinals at the Chicago Challenger. Hsiou Hsu won 121 of 237 points (51%). Hsiou Hsu hit 6 aces to 20 and won 71% of points behind the first serve (55/77) against 79% for Holmgren. The second serve told: 69% won for Hsiou Hsu, 44% for Holmgren. Hsiou Hsu converted 1 of 12 break points and saved 3 of 5 faced; Holmgren converted 2 of 5. Holmgren double-faulted 12 times. The match was played on hard in United States.