Jesper De Jong defeated Altug Celikbilek 6-2 7-5 in the US Open qualifying round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Altug Celikbilek came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Jesper De Jong claimed a first win over Altug Celikbilek in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
De Jong J. took it in straight sets.