Javier Sanchez defeated Sergi Bruguera 7-6 6-3 6-0 in the US Open round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Sergi Bruguera came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 128. Javier Sanchez claimed a first win over Sergi Bruguera in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Sanchez J. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Sanchez J. leads 1–0 · Clay: Bruguera S. leads 1–0