Stefan Koubek defeated Giovanni Lapentti 6-4 6-1 in the US Open qualifying round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Giovanni Lapentti came in defending last year's round of 128.
Koubek S. took it in straight sets.
Koubek S. and Lapentti G. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Koubek S. went 0–1 (0%) against them, Lapentti G. 1–0 (100%).
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.