Alexander Volkov defeated Cedric Pioline 5-7 7-6 6-2 in the Toulouse quarter-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Alexander Volkov came in defending last year's round of 16. Alexander Volkov extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
Volkov A. came through in three sets.
Hard: Volkov A. leads 1–0 · Clay: Pioline C. leads 1–0 · Carpet: Volkov A. leads 1–0