Sandgren prevailed in straight sets as he bested Kohlschreiber in straight sets. The match really started very finely poised as both players enjoyed some decent success in the baseline battle, but things really started to ignite for the American from 4/4 in the 1st set, where the intent of his groundstrokes heightened, the confidence behind the forehand grew after starting a bit inconsistently in the first couple of games, and Sandgren did not look back from that moment. Kohlschreiber was content in playing the patient game, staying behind the baseline and trying to work his way into the points, but Sandgren really did not give him the option to navigate his way into the point, and continued to be ever so effective behind the first serve delivery in this encounter. Sandgren made nine unforced errors in the first three games, but would then go on to commit four for the remainder of the match. Remaining solid while going after his groundstrokes. Sandgren 6/4 6/2
Sandgren after beating Kohlschreiber: "Basically I just closed my eyes and swung, and a lot of the balls went in, so that was good. It is nice to see the hard work that I've put in in the last month and half come into fruition right now. That is really gratifying for me. Philipp is a great player. He kind of tuned me up the last time we played, so to feel like I'm improving and getting better is a good feeling."