Romain Jouan defeated Denis Matsukevitch 6-2 6-4 in the US Open qualifying round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Denis Matsukevitch came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Romain Jouan claimed a first win over Denis Matsukevitch in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Jouan R. took it in straight sets.