George Bastl defeated Ivo Heuberger 6-4 2-6 6-4 in the US Open qualifying round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ivo Heuberger came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 128. George Bastl claimed a first win over Ivo Heuberger in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Bastl G. came through in three sets.
Hard: level 1–1 · Carpet: Heuberger I. leads 1–0