Andrei Cherkasov defeated Mikael Pernfors 6-4 7-6 in the Indianapolis round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Mikael Pernfors came in defending last year's round of 32, but Andrei Cherkasov had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on hard.
Cherkasov A. took it in straight sets.