Robert Kendrick defeated Michael Russell 6-7 7-6 6-3 in the Delray Beach qualifying round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Michael Russell came in defending last year's round of 16, but Robert Kendrick had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on hard.
Kendrick R. came through in three sets.
Robert Kendrick beat Michael Russell 6-7(4) 7-6(2) 6-3. Umpiry, "Robert Kendrick vs Michael Russell — Delray Beach Qualifying Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2003-03-03/kendrick-vs-russell-delray-beach-q16?utm_source=cite (as of 3 March 2003).