Philipp Petzschner defeated Frederic Niemeyer 7-6 4-6 6-3 in the Halle qualifying round of 32 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Frederic Niemeyer came in defending last year's round of 32.
Petzschner P. came through in three sets.
Philipp Petzschner beat Frederic Niemeyer 7-6(5) 4-6 6-3. Umpiry, "Philipp Petzschner vs Frederic Niemeyer — Halle Qualifying Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2004-06-05/niemeyer-vs-petzschner-halle-q32?utm_source=cite (as of 5 June 2004).