M. Sasikumar defeated Altug Celikbilek 7-5 6-3 in the Newport qualifying round on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Altug Celikbilek came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. M. Sasikumar claimed a first win over Altug Celikbilek in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Sasikumar M. took it in straight sets.
Grass: Sasikumar M. leads 1–0 · Hard: Celikbilek A. leads 1–0
M. Sasikumar beat Altug Celikbilek 7-5 6-3. Umpiry, "M. Sasikumar vs Altug Celikbilek — Newport Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2023-07-17/celikbilek-vs-sasikumar-newport-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 17 July 2023).