Martin Verkerk defeated Edwin Kempes 6-2 7-5 in the Delray Beach qualifying round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Edwin Kempes came in defending last year's quarter-final.
Verkerk M. took it in straight sets.
Martin Verkerk beat Edwin Kempes 6-2 7-5. Umpiry, "Martin Verkerk vs Edwin Kempes — Delray Beach Qualifying Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2002-03-04/kempes-vs-verkerk-delray-beach-q32?utm_source=cite (as of 4 March 2002).