Jozef Kovalik defeated Gerald Melzer 7-5 6-2 in the US Open qualifying round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Gerald Melzer came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Jozef Kovalik claimed a first win over Gerald Melzer in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Kovalik J. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Kovalik J. leads 1–0 · Clay: Melzer G. leads 1–0
Jozef Kovalik beat Gerald Melzer 7-5 6-2. Umpiry, "Jozef Kovalik vs Gerald Melzer — US Open Qualifying Round of 128", https://umpiry.com/match/2022-08-24/kovalik-vs-melzer-us-open-q128?utm_source=cite (as of 24 August 2022).