Bernd Karbacher defeated Emilio Sanchez 4-6 6-1 1-6 7-6 6-2 in the US Open round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Emilio Sanchez came in defending last year's round of 16.
Karbacher B. came through in five sets.
Karbacher B. and Sanchez E. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Karbacher B. went 0–1 (0%) against them, Sanchez E. 0–1 (0%).
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.