Vaclav Safranek defeated Yannick Hanfmann 2-6 6-4 7-5 in the US Open qualifying round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Yannick Hanfmann came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Vaclav Safranek claimed a first win over Yannick Hanfmann in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Safranek V. came through in three sets.