Giovanni Lapentti defeated Aisam Ul Haq Qureshi 6-7 6-2 7-5 in the Stockholm qualifying round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Aisam Ul Haq Qureshi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Giovanni Lapentti claimed a first win over Aisam Ul Haq Qureshi in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Lapentti G. came through in three sets.
Hard: Lapentti G. leads 1–0 · Carpet: Ul Haq Qureshi A. leads 1–0
Giovanni Lapentti beat Aisam Ul Haq Qureshi 6-7(3) 6-2 7-5. Umpiry, "Giovanni Lapentti vs Aisam Ul Haq Qureshi — Stockholm Qualifying Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2008-10-05/lapentti-vs-qureshi-stockholm-q16?utm_source=cite (as of 5 October 2008).