Ernests Gulbis defeated Dick Norman 6-3 7-6 in the US Open qualifying round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Dick Norman came in defending last year's round of 128, but Ernests Gulbis had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on hard.
Gulbis E. took it in straight sets.
Ernests Gulbis beat Dick Norman 6-3 7-6(4). Umpiry, "Ernests Gulbis vs Dick Norman — US Open Qualifying Round of 128", https://umpiry.com/match/2006-08-22/gulbis-vs-norman-us-open-q128?utm_source=cite (as of 22 August 2006).