Brandon Holt defeated Alexander Ritschard 6-1 6-4 in the US Open qualifying round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Alexander Ritschard came in ranked #498, leading the head-to-head 2–1, defending last year's round of 128. Brandon Holt narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
Holt B. took it in straight sets.