Teymuraz Gabashvili defeated Andreas Seppi 7-6 4-6 7-5 in the New Haven qualifying round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Andreas Seppi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32, but Teymuraz Gabashvili had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 6 on hard. Teymuraz Gabashvili claimed a first win over Andreas Seppi in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Gabashvili T. came through in three sets.
Gabashvili T. and Seppi A. faced 2 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Gabashvili T. went 1–1 (50%) against them, Seppi A. 1–1 (50%).
Only 2 common opponents — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
Hard: Gabashvili T. leads 1–0 · Clay: Seppi A. leads 1–0
Teymuraz Gabashvili beat Andreas Seppi 7-6(13) 4-6 7-5. Umpiry, "Teymuraz Gabashvili vs Andreas Seppi — New Haven Qualifying Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2007-08-18/gabashvili-vs-seppi-new-haven-q16?utm_source=cite (as of 18 August 2007).