Roko Karanusic defeated Jiri Vanek 7-6 1-6 7-5 in the US Open qualifying round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jiri Vanek came in defending last year's round of 128.
Karanusic R. came through in three sets.
Roko Karanusic beat Jiri Vanek 7-6(4) 1-6 7-5. Umpiry, "Roko Karanusic vs Jiri Vanek — US Open Qualifying Round of 128", https://umpiry.com/match/2003-08-25/karanusic-vs-vanek-us-open-q128?utm_source=cite (as of 25 August 2003).