Dusan Lajovic defeated C. O'Connell 6-4 6-3 in the Valencia round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — C. O'Connell came in ranked #117, leading the head-to-head 1–0. Dusan Lajovic claimed a first win over C. O'Connell in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Lajovic D. took it in straight sets.
Dusan Lajovic beat C. O'Connell 6-4 6-3. Umpiry, "Dusan Lajovic vs C. O'Connell — Valencia Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2026-05-12/lajovic-vs-o-connell-valencia-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 12 May 2026).