Howard Joffe defeated Derek Brown 6-0 6-1 in the USA 5 Masters 3 round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Derek Brown came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Howard Joffe claimed a first win over Derek Brown in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Joffe H. took it in straight sets.