Pavel Kotov defeated Sebastian Ofner 6-3 6-4 in the US Open qualifying round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Sebastian Ofner came in ranked #121, leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Pavel Kotov had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on hard. Pavel Kotov claimed a first win over Sebastian Ofner in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Kotov P. took it in straight sets.