Alan Mackin defeated Stefan Koubek 6-4 2-6 7-6 in the Basel qualifying round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Stefan Koubek came in defending last year's semi-final.
Mackin A. came through in three sets.
Alan Mackin beat Stefan Koubek 6-4 2-6 7-6(8). Umpiry, "Alan Mackin vs Stefan Koubek — Basel Qualifying Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2005-10-23/koubek-vs-mackin-basel-q16?utm_source=cite (as of 23 October 2005).