Boris Becker defeated Andrei Cherkasov 3-6 6-7 7-5 6-4 6-4 in the US Open round of 128 on hard. The result followed the form book — Boris Becker came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 16. Boris Becker extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Becker B. came through in five sets.
Becker B. and Cherkasov A. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Becker B. went 0–1 (0%) against them, Cherkasov A. 0–1 (0%).
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.