Maria Emilia Salerni defeated Jessica Kirkland 6-4 3-6 7-6 in the US Open round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jessica Kirkland came in defending last year's round of 128.
Salerni M. came through in three sets.
Maria Emilia Salerni beat Jessica Kirkland 6-4 3-6 7-6. Umpiry, "Maria Emilia Salerni vs Jessica Kirkland — US Open Round of 128", https://umpiry.com/match/2005-08-29/kirkland-vs-salerni-us-open-r128?utm_source=cite (as of 29 August 2005).