Richard Fromberg defeated Todd Woodbridge 5-7 2-6 7-6 6-3 6-0 in the US Open round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Todd Woodbridge came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 64, but Richard Fromberg had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on hard. Richard Fromberg claimed a first win over Todd Woodbridge in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Fromberg R. came through in five sets.