Ze Zhang defeated Austin Krajicek 7-6 4-6 6-2 in the US Open qualifying round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Austin Krajicek came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Ze Zhang had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on hard. Ze Zhang claimed a first win over Austin Krajicek in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Zhang Z. came through in three sets.