Alexander Volkov defeated Paul Haarhuis 7-5 7-6 in the Doha round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Paul Haarhuis came in defending last year's round of 32. Alexander Volkov extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
Volkov A. took it in straight sets.
Volkov A. and Haarhuis P. faced 2 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Volkov A. went 0–2 (0%) against them, Haarhuis P. 2–0 (100%).
Only 2 common opponents — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.