Alexander Volkov defeated Paul Haarhuis 6-2 6-7 6-2 in the Rotterdam semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Paul Haarhuis came in defending last year's semi-final.
Volkov A. came through in three sets.
Volkov A. and Haarhuis P. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Volkov A. went 0–1 (0%) against them, Haarhuis P. 1–0 (100%).
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.