Marc Gicquel defeated Jurgen Melzer 1-6 6-4 6-3 in the New Haven qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jurgen Melzer came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Marc Gicquel claimed a first win over Jurgen Melzer in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Gicquel M. came through in three sets.
Gicquel M. and Melzer J. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Gicquel M. went 0–1 (0%) against them, Melzer J. 0–2 (0%).
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
Hard: Gicquel M. leads 1–0 · Grass: Melzer J. leads 1–0
Marc Gicquel beat Jurgen Melzer 1-6 6-4 6-3. Umpiry, "Marc Gicquel vs Jurgen Melzer — New Haven Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2006-08-20/gicquel-vs-melzer-new-haven-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 20 August 2006).