Constant Lestienne defeated Alessandro Giannessi 6-3 6-2 in the US Open qualifying round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Alessandro Giannessi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 128. Constant Lestienne claimed a first win over Alessandro Giannessi in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Lestienne C. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Lestienne C. leads 1–0 · Clay: Giannessi A. leads 1–0