Carlo Santoro defeated Vladimir Gabrichidze 6-3 7-5 in the Pakistan Masters 2 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Vladimir Gabrichidze came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Carlo Santoro claimed a first win over Vladimir Gabrichidze in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Santoro C. took it in straight sets.