Matwe Middelkoop defeated Jean Christophe Faurel 2-6 7-5 6-4 in the US Open qualifying round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jean Christophe Faurel came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Matwe Middelkoop had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 4 on hard. Matwe Middelkoop claimed a first win over Jean Christophe Faurel in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Middelkoop M. came through in three sets.
Hard: Middelkoop M. leads 1–0 · Clay: Faurel J. leads 1–0
Matwe Middelkoop beat Jean Christophe Faurel 2-6 7-5 6-4. Umpiry, "Matwe Middelkoop vs Jean Christophe Faurel — US Open Qualifying Round of 128", https://umpiry.com/match/2008-08-19/faurel-vs-middelkoop-us-open-q128?utm_source=cite (as of 19 August 2008).