Richard Schmidt defeated Sebastien Lareau 6-4 6-0 in the USA 1 Masters 3 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Sebastien Lareau came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Richard Schmidt claimed a first win over Sebastien Lareau in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Schmidt R. took it in straight sets.
Clay: Schmidt R. leads 1–0 · Hard: Lareau S. leads 1–0