Roman Kukal vs Mario Tabares — Cuba Mexico Masters 1 Round of 16

Roman Kukal defeated Mario Tabares 7-6 6-2 in the Cuba Mexico Masters 1 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Mario Tabares came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Roman Kukal had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 5 on hard. Roman Kukal claimed a first win over Mario Tabares in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.

Key context

• Match story: Roman Kukal closed it out in two sets, 7–6 6–2.