Matwe Middelkoop defeated Jerzy Janowicz 6-3 6-7 6-1 in the US Open qualifying round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jerzy Janowicz came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Matwe Middelkoop had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 5 on hard. Matwe Middelkoop claimed a first win over Jerzy Janowicz in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Middelkoop M. came through in three sets.