Marcus Fugate defeated Tigran Martirosyan 6-1 6-3 in the USA F16 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Tigran Martirosyan came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Marcus Fugate had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 7 on clay. Marcus Fugate claimed a first win over Tigran Martirosyan in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-08 | USA F22 | SF | hard | Tigran Martirosyan | 6-2 3-6 7-6(5) |