Sergi Bruguera defeated Tomas Carbonell 3-6 4-6 6-3 7-6 6-3 in the US Open round of 128 on hard. The result followed the form book — Sergi Bruguera came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 128. Sergi Bruguera extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Bruguera S. came through in five sets.
Hard: Bruguera S. leads 1–0 · Clay: Bruguera S. leads 1–0