Goran Ivanisevic defeated Stefano Pescosolido 6-4 6-4 in the Doha quarter-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Goran Ivanisevic came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's final. Goran Ivanisevic extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Ivanisevic G. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Ivanisevic G. leads 2–0 · Carpet: Ivanisevic G. leads 1–0