Kevin Kim defeated Jesse Levine 7-6 7-5 in the Memphis qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jesse Levine came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32, but Kevin Kim had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 8 on hard. Kevin Kim claimed a first win over Jesse Levine in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Kim K. took it in straight sets.
Kevin Kim beat Jesse Levine 7-6(4) 7-5. Umpiry, "Kevin Kim vs Jesse Levine — Memphis Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2009-02-15/kim-vs-levine-memphis-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 15 February 2009).