Michael Berrer defeated Michal Mertinak 6-3 6-3 in the New Haven qualifying round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Michal Mertinak came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Michael Berrer claimed a first win over Michal Mertinak in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Berrer M. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Berrer M. leads 1–0 · Clay: Mertinak M. leads 1–0
Michael Berrer beat Michal Mertinak 6-3 6-3. Umpiry, "Michael Berrer vs Michal Mertinak — New Haven Qualifying Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2006-08-19/berrer-vs-mertinak-new-haven-q16?utm_source=cite (as of 19 August 2006).