Christopher Eubanks defeated Ernesto Escobedo 5-7 6-3 7-5 in the New York qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ernesto Escobedo came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Christopher Eubanks claimed a first win over Ernesto Escobedo in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Eubanks C. came through in three sets.