Gilles Elseneer defeated Simon Stadler 7-6 6-2 in the US Open qualifying round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Simon Stadler came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Gilles Elseneer claimed a first win over Simon Stadler in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Elseneer G. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Elseneer G. leads 1–0 · Grass: Stadler S. leads 1–0
Gilles Elseneer beat Simon Stadler 7-6(7) 6-2. Umpiry, "Gilles Elseneer vs Simon Stadler — US Open Qualifying Round of 128", https://umpiry.com/match/2006-08-23/elseneer-vs-stadler-us-open-q128?utm_source=cite (as of 23 August 2006).