Jimmy Connors defeated Nicklas Kulti 6-3 6-4 in the Long Island round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Jimmy Connors came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Jimmy Connors extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Connors J. took it in straight sets.
Connors J. and Kulti N. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Connors J. went 0–1 (0%) against them, Kulti N. 0–1 (0%).
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.