Mary Joe Fernandez vs Sabine Appelmans — US Open Round of 128

Mary Joe Fernandez defeated Sabine Appelmans 6-4 6-3 in the US Open round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Sabine Appelmans came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 64, but Mary Joe Fernandez had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 8 on hard. Mary Joe Fernandez claimed a first win over Sabine Appelmans in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.

Key context

• Match story: Mary Joe Fernandez closed it out in two sets, 6–4 6–3.