Knutson d. Ito

Knutson beat Ito 7-6(4), 6-2 in the first round at the Ladies Open - Caldas da Rainha. Knutson won 76 of 144 points (53%). Knutson hit 2 aces to 0 and won 55% of points behind the first serve (28/51) against 60% for Ito. The second serve told: 54% won for Knutson, 27% for Ito. Knutson converted 6 of 11 break points and saved 7 of 11 faced; Ito converted 4 of 11. Ito double-faulted 6 times. The match was played on hard in Portugal.