Radu Albot defeated James Ward 6-1 3-6 6-2 in the US Open qualifying round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — James Ward came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Radu Albot had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on hard. Radu Albot claimed a first win over James Ward in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Albot R. came through in three sets.
Hard: Albot R. leads 1–0 · Clay: Ward J. leads 2–0