Ivan Lendl defeated Sandon Stolle 6-2 6-4 in the New Haven round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Ivan Lendl came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's semi-final. Ivan Lendl extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Lendl I. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Lendl I. leads 1–0 · Grass: Lendl I. leads 1–0