Santiago Giraldo defeated Martin Fischer 7-6 7-6 in the US Open qualifying round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Martin Fischer came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Santiago Giraldo claimed a first win over Martin Fischer in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Giraldo S. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Giraldo S. leads 1–0 · Grass: Fischer M. leads 1–0
Santiago Giraldo beat Martin Fischer 7-6(4) 7-6(7). Umpiry, "Santiago Giraldo vs Martin Fischer — US Open Qualifying Round of 128", https://umpiry.com/match/2009-08-26/fischer-vs-giraldo-us-open-q128?utm_source=cite (as of 26 August 2009).