Philip Bester defeated Brendan Evans 3-6 6-2 7-6 in the New Haven qualifying round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Philip Bester came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Philip Bester extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Bester P. came through in three sets.
Philip Bester beat Brendan Evans 3-6 6-2 7-6(2). Umpiry, "Philip Bester vs Brendan Evans — New Haven Qualifying Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2008-08-16/bester-vs-evans-new-haven-q32?utm_source=cite (as of 16 August 2008).