Alex Kuznetsov defeated Robert Kendrick 7-6 6-1 in the San Jose qualifying round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Robert Kendrick came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Alex Kuznetsov claimed a first win over Robert Kendrick in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Kuznetsov A. took it in straight sets.
Alex Kuznetsov beat Robert Kendrick 7-6(7) 6-1. Umpiry, "Alex Kuznetsov vs Robert Kendrick — San Jose Qualifying Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2009-02-07/kendrick-vs-kuznetsov-san-jose-q16?utm_source=cite (as of 7 February 2009).