Rybakina broke for 4-2 in a gruelling 6 minute game, then held for 6-3 after another deuce battle, with Shnaider saving one break point in the decisive break.

Rybakina broke for 4-3 and again for 6-5, clinching 7-5 with a hold, while Shnaider saved all break points in a deuce hold for 2-1 but could not sustain the resistance.